National Academies Members Demand Answers About Sacklers’ Donations
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National Academies Members Demand Answers About Sacklers’ Donations

The Academies accepted millions of dollars from members of the Sackler family — including some who led Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin — even while advising federal officials on opioid policy.
Sacklers Gave Millions to Institution That Advises on Opioid Policy
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Sacklers Gave Millions to Institution That Advises on Opioid Policy

Even as the nation’s drug crisis mounted, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine continued to accept funds from some members of the Sackler family, including those involved with Purdue Pharma.