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The shocking true story behind the new Netflix drama about the dark side of wellness culture


Published on 2025-02-10 19:44:10 - BGR
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The Netflix drama "Painkiller" delves into the dark side of wellness culture, focusing on the opioid crisis in America, particularly highlighting the role of Purdue Pharma and its development of OxyContin. The series, inspired by real events, explores how the aggressive marketing of OxyContin as a non-addictive painkiller led to widespread addiction and numerous deaths. It portrays the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, as central figures in this tragedy, detailing their pursuit of profit over public health. The narrative also touches on the broader implications of the wellness industry's promises of quick fixes and the ethical dilemmas faced by those involved in the pharmaceutical industry. The show aims to shed light on the devastating impact of corporate greed and the manipulation of medical science for financial gain, offering a critique of the American healthcare system and the culture of wellness that often prioritizes profit over patient well-being.

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