'Dopesick' casts the Sacklers as villains of the opioid crisis. Reality is complex
Hulu's limited series Dopesick provides a cathartic piece of storytelling for those with connections to the opioid crisis.
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For the millions of Americans whose lives have been shattered by the opioid crisis, Hulu's limited series Dopesick provides a cathartic piece of storytelling. For those who haven't been affected by addiction firsthand, the story offers powerful insight into the crisis, portraying the devastation many families feel.
When the Sackler family
