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Sackler family: Media

American family

Images

Arthur M. Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler seated at a desk with works from his art collection on display.
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Interactives

Explore Britannica's coverage on the history of the opioid crisis in the United States.
The opioid epidemic is the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.
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