University Presentation Showcase: Undergraduate Division
Purdue Pharma: Appalachia's Worst Nightmare
Presenter Hometown
Lexington
Major
Forensic Psychology and Spanish
Department
Languages, Cultures, and Humanities
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Erin Presley
Mentor Department
English and Theatre
Recommended Citation
Gaworski, Malina C., "Purdue Pharma: Appalachia's Worst Nightmare" (2024). University Presentation Showcase Event. 17.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2024/undergraduate/17
Abstract
This thesis describes the legal implications of Purdue Pharma’s vital role that implicated them in the opioid crisis after their release of the renowned drug, OxyContin. Purdue Pharma released the infamous drug in 1995 and the world of drugs and addiction has never been the same. Thousands of oxycontin-related deaths, pharmacies and medical professionals found liable, and countless lawsuits against the powerful company. This research expands on these lawsuits, the implications of these against Purdue Pharma, and the improvements made in the pharmaceutical company to prevent a disaster such as the opioid crisis from repeating itself.
Presentation format
Poster
Purdue Pharma: Appalachia's Worst Nightmare
This thesis describes the legal implications of Purdue Pharma’s vital role that implicated them in the opioid crisis after their release of the renowned drug, OxyContin. Purdue Pharma released the infamous drug in 1995 and the world of drugs and addiction has never been the same. Thousands of oxycontin-related deaths, pharmacies and medical professionals found liable, and countless lawsuits against the powerful company. This research expands on these lawsuits, the implications of these against Purdue Pharma, and the improvements made in the pharmaceutical company to prevent a disaster such as the opioid crisis from repeating itself.
