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How Big Pharma’s Early Greed Paved the Way for the Opioid Catastrophe

Darren July 2, 2025 9 min

20. The Lasting Impact on Public Health

The consequences of Big Pharma’s early greed continue to reverberate across the United States. Millions have been affected by opioid addiction, overdose deaths, and shattered families, with entire communities left to grapple with the aftermath. The CDC reports that opioid-related deaths remain alarmingly high, underscoring the profound and enduring damage wrought by profit-driven decisions that prioritized sales over public well-being.

Conclusion — A diverse group of people joins hands beneath a bright sunrise, symbolizing hope, accountability, and a new era of reform. | Photo by Unknown (Unknown) on Wikimedia Commons

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20. The Lasting Impact on Public Health

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