Murf Meyer
Murf Meyer
Self-Medicated | The Sackler Cartel
Self-Medicated | The Sackler Cartel
Self-Medicated | The Sackler Cartel
Wednesday 28th April 2021
Murf Meyer shares his drug experiences and tackles the opioid crisis, spotlighting the Sackler family's OxyContin racket in 'Self-Medicated: Weekly Dose'.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindful Recovery
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Comedic Journeys
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Get the buttons here!The Sackler Connection: Murf Meyer on Opioids and Addiction
Episode Overview
- Murf Meyer shares personal anecdotes about experimenting with drugs and the pitfalls of addiction.
- The episode delves into the Sackler family's involvement in the OxyContin racket and sheds light on the systemic issues perpetuating the opioid crisis.
- Meyer provides a critical examination of the pharmaceutical industry's role in fuelling the opioid epidemic.
- The narrative offers a thought-provoking insight into the complexities of addiction and the impact of drug policies on chronic pain management.
- Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the harrowing realities of addiction and the urgent need for societal empathy and support.
The pharmaceutical industry is an opioid orchard, and it's rotten to the goddamn core.
What happens when a comedian with a history of addiction takes on one of the most controversial families in the pharmaceutical industry? In this episode of 'Self-Medicated: Weekly Dose', Murf Meyer dives into his personal journey with drugs and the devastating impact of the opioid crisis. Murf doesn’t hold back as he shares his own experiences experimenting with various substances and his unique 'connection' to the Sackler family, the masterminds behind the OxyContin empire.
With his trademark humor and unfiltered honesty, Murf paints a vivid picture of the complexities of addiction and the systemic failures that have allowed the crisis to escalate. This episode is not just a recounting of personal anecdotes but a critical examination of how societal attitudes and corporate greed intertwine to perpetuate suffering. If you’re looking for a candid, no-holds-barred discussion on addiction, corporate malfeasance, and the urgent need for change, this episode is a must-listen.