OxyContin Economy Unveiled
The discussion reveals how pharmaceutical companies targeted economically distressed areas, exploiting doctors who were already inclined to prescribe. As Medicaid cards became more accessible, a cycle emerged where patients could obtain and sell prescriptions for substantial profit, leading to the rise of a destructive OxyContin economy. The conversation highlights the alarming business model behind opiate prescriptions, where clinics became mere factories for generating prescriptions, further entrenching addiction in vulnerable communities.In this clip
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