An investigation by the Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity sheds light on the political machinations that helped pave the way for America's opioid addiction crisis.
Pharmaceutical interests spent $880 million on lobbying state and federal lawmakers and regulators over the past decade, the investigation found. In contrast, groups that were pushing for greater restrictions on opioids collectively spent only $4 million.
Like all major business interests, pharma also spent big on political campaigns, delivering contributions to 7,100 candidates for state office during the timeframe examined.
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