Opioid Manufacturers Should Prepare For A Tobacco Moment
Executive Summary
US Senate Democrats are eager to bring in prescription opioid manufacturer executives for a hearing that would recreate the famous image of tobacco industry CEOs being sworn in by Congress. That moment probably won’t come this year – but may be inevitable before the opioid abuse crisis can be declared over.
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