The Opioid Epidemic Is Not Big Pharma's Fault

Published: Dec. 16, 2019, 8:03 p.m.

Naloxone is a powerful cure for opioid overdoses. It's usually available as an injection. But now you can get it as a nasal spray. Here's the thing. The makers of OxyContin also own the company selling the nasal spray antidote. So now people are criticizing them for creating addictions and then profiting off the cure. But the makers of OxyContin aren't responsible for the opioid crisis. Supplying a product that people want doesn't create addicts. So what does? Today, we discuss. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: Blinds (Code: STAPLETON) Plexaderm (Code: STAPLETON) Helix Sleep Support the show.