From pills to fentanyl
As of 2018, the U.S. opioid epidemic has claimed more than 400,000 lives. Yet the faces of some victims remain hidden.
‘It only took one pill’
How opioid addiction starts: Five people describe the moments that led them down a trail of dependency.
Court records, emails help reporter track companies’ tactics and those affected
The Washington Post has chronicled the ongoing opioids crisis for years. I have been a part of that team since June during my internship at the Investigative Reporting Workshop. The investigative desk has detailed the drug companies’ handling of the marketing and distribution of painkillers as well as the epic legal battle between local and …
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