Watching the opioid epidemic unfold. How Ed Bisch has been fighting for over 20 years to hold Big Pharma accountableWatching the opioid epidemic unfold. How Ed Bisch has been fighting for over 20 years to hold Big Pharma accountable
Henry's Uncle: A podcast about Addiction and Recovery
Today’s guest is Ed Bisch, who lost his beloved son Eddie, a high school senior, to a single oxycontin pill in February 2001. That very week, Ed began sounding the alarm about the dangers of the drug. Ed shares his journey and experiences with his crusade against Purdue Pharma and the unbelievable conversations and run-ins he had with people like J. David Haddox himself. Have you seen shows like Dopesick on Hulu, or Crime of the Century on HBO? Ed recommends that you watch these searing documentaries and read any and all of the books on the topic, if you want to learn more.
59:53•25 Oct 2022
Ed Bisch: A Father's Crusade Against Big Pharma
“I want to warn kids not to abuse it. Here there was a pill mill doctor right outside Philadelphia that was flooding the neighborhood and oxys were all over the neighborhood.”
Imagine losing a child to a single pill. That's the heartbreaking reality Ed Bisch faced when his son Eddie, a high school senior, died from taking an oxycontin pill in February 2001. In this episode of 'Henry's Uncle', Ed opens up about his relentless fight against Purdue Pharma, the company behind the drug that took his son's life.
From day one, Ed sounded the alarm on the dangers of oxycontin, embarking on a mission that would see him challenging some of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. His story is filled with jaw-dropping encounters, including run-ins with J. David Haddox, a key figure at Purdue. Ed's determination didn't stop at just warning others; he grilled Purdue's president and exposed the company's shady tactics, like hiring pain patients to discredit critics online.
This episode isn't just about Ed's personal tragedy; it's a call to action. He urges listeners to educate themselves by watching documentaries like 'Dopesick' on Hulu and 'Crime of the Century' on HBO, and to read up on the opioid crisis. Ed's journey is a powerful reminder of the role Big Pharma played in the opioid epidemic and the ongoing need for accountability and policy change. It's a story of loss, but also of unwavering resolve to make a difference.
Tune in to hear how one father's grief turned into a crusade for justice.
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