Sackler family

The Sackler family is a wealthy American family known for founding Purdue Pharma, the company that developed and marketed OxyContin, a powerful prescription painkiller. Their wealth increased significantly through the sale of this drug, which has been linked to the opioid epidemic due to widespread misuse and addiction. The family became controversial because of their role in promoting OxyContin and the large settlements and lawsuits related to opioid addiction crises. They have also donated millions to arts, education, and medical institutions, which has fueled discussions about balancing philanthropy with the ethics of their business practices.