Gabapentin Nation: A Pain Pill's Unexpected Takeover

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Gabapentin Nation: A Pain Pill's Unexpected Takeover

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Published on Oct 26, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:03:58

Episode Description

How did a pain pill that is only moderately effective and has murky side effects become America's 5th most prescribed drug?

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