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Pseudo-Addiction

Episode 4 of 8

Sky-high OxyContin sales are jeopardised by reports of patients becoming addicted as steps are taken to safeguard the reputation of the drug.

Sky-high OxyContin sales are jeopardised by reports of patients becoming addicted as steps are taken to safeguard the reputation of the drug. Prosecutors investigate a claim central to OxyContin鈥檚 marketing. Betsy鈥檚 addiction spirals out of control, as even Dr Fennix falls under OxyContin鈥檚 influence.

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58 minutes

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Role Contributor
Dr Samuel Finnix Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum Kaitlyn Dever
Director Barry Levinson
Writer Benjamin Rubin
Writer Beth Macy
Writer Danny Strong

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