Cynthia Munger - Mother turned Activist in the Fight for Responsibility of Purdue and the Sacklers

Cynthia Munger - Mother turned Activist in the Fight for Responsibility of Purdue and the Sacklers

The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return

For the past ten years Cynthia Munger has devoted her time to the issues of substance use disease with special focus on Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family and their role in the opioid crisis. In 2019, Cynthia wrote and presented to Boston Opioid...

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47:1715 Jun 2021

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Cynthia Munger's Decade-Long Battle: A Mother's Quest for Accountability

I'm going to become an activist and see justice done.

Picture a mother watching her child suffer from opioid addiction, feeling helpless but determined to make a change. Cynthia Munger is that mother. For over ten years, she's been on a mission to hold Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family accountable for their role in the opioid crisis. In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Cynthia sits down with host Joanie Sigal to share her journey from concerned parent to relentless activist.

Cynthia's passion is evident as she discusses her involvement in various initiatives, including the Opioid Spoon Project and the Sackler Act. She also sheds light on the complexities of Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy and the ongoing public frustration. This conversation is not just informative but also a call to action for anyone affected by the opioid epidemic. Tune in to hear Cynthia's inspiring story and learn how you can contribute to the fight for justice.

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