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Painkiller

The American opioid crisis unfolds as a dramatic narrative, exploring the actions, effects, and pursuit of those involved, including victims, perpetrators, and an investigator searching for the truth.

Painkiller uncovers the core of the most significant health crisis of our time: powerful narcotic painkillers like opioids have long been used as last-resort treatments for severe pain. However, in a remarkable marketing strategy by Purdue Pharma, OxyContin was marketed as safer than traditional pills for many types of pain. This claim quickly fell apart when users discovered that crushing the medication could release its full potency all at once. Even with prescription use, OxyContin proved highly addictive. As abuse and misuse increased, Purdue concealed critical information from regulators, doctors, and patients to protect their profits.

Episodes:

Episode 2 Jesus Gave Me Water

2. Jesus Gave Me Water

Aired: Aug 10, 2023

Next episode, a patient who's been prescribed OxyContin attends a conference ...

Episode 4 Is Believed

4. Is Believed

Aired: Aug 10, 2023

In the next episode, Edie's investigation into Purdue heats up as she digs de...

Episode 5 Hot! Hot! Hot!

5. Hot! Hot! Hot!

Aired: Aug 10, 2023

Glen reaches an all-time low, Shannon joins a wild office party, and Edie dis...

Episode 6 What's in a Name?

6. What's in a Name?

Aired: Aug 10, 2023

The next episode will follow Glen as he embarks on a journey of sobriety, whi...

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Info about Painkiller

Current Status: Ended

Network: Netflix

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Crime