Over the past 7 years the pharmaceutical company Purdue has experience a plethora of backlash followed by a countless amount … More
Author: devontelevy
Policy and the Opioid Crisis
The turning point for the opioid crisis happen during the years of 2012 and 2016. Throughout this period the government … More
OxyContin Profits
You won’t believe how committed I’am to making OxyContin a success. It is almost that I decided my life to … More
Populations Most at Risk
In the 1990s, mortality related to opioid use emerged as a growing problem in many communities throughout the United States. … More
Opioid Mortality and Future Implications
Since 1999, opioid overdose deaths have quadrupled and opioid prescriptions have increased markedly – almost enough for every adult in … More
Purdue Pharma’s Misleading Marketing Strategies
“Less than 1 percent of people who use prescription opioids long-term will become addicted” – that changed the mindset of … More
Opioid Misuse and Patient Dependence
The United States has 5 percent of the world’s population, yet consumes nearly 70 percent of the global opioid supply. … More