painkillers
How I Got Addicted to Fentanyl in My 20s
Max was prescribed synthetic opioids at a time when they were considered safe. Seven years later, he's still dealing with the consequences.
Sackler Family Members Still Aren't Taking Responsibility for the OxyContin Crisis
Members of the family behind Purdue Pharma testified under oath Thursday and took a lashing from furious legislators.
Welcome to the Australian Island That Fueled America's Opioid Crisis
How a genetically modified super poppy from Tasmania provided enough opiods to flood America.
Indian Clothes Factories Have Been Busted Giving Employees Illegal 'Painkillers' That Are Messing With Their Periods
To ensure max productivity, the unmarked pills are given under strict supervision and often lead to side-effects like depression, UTIs and miscarriages.
The Dangers of Marketing Addictive Drugs
New findings about the pressure to sell OxyContin reveal a lot about the opioid crisis.
Why Are Women Still Refusing Painkillers During Childbirth?
An increasing number of American women are choosing to have their babies delivered with fewer interventions.
Florida is suing CVS and Walgreens for allegedly adding to the opioid crisis
The suit claims the drugstore chains have not taken precautions to prevent illegal distribution
The People Who Build Our Towns Are Dying of Overdoses More Than Anyone Else
Recent analyses show that people in the construction industry are six times more likely to die of an opioid overdose than other workers.
The White House Is Hosting a Tasteless Opioid Crisis Memorial
On today's episode, Maia Szalavitz discusses 'Prescribed to Death,' a controversial memorial meant to commemorate those who've died from painkiller overdoses.
The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon Is Just Getting Comfortable
The emotive songwriter talks about how he expanded towards new horizons on his recent and second solo album, 'Sleepwalkers.'
The Codeine Backlash Has Begun
It's been one day since codeine-based painkillers disappeared from Australian shelves but consumers, pharmacists and doctors are already feeling the fallout.