Season 3 · Episode 142
Marianne Perez - A Mother Who Never Gave Up
The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return · Joanie Sigal
January 9, 202032m 26sExplicit
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Show Notes
IIn 2002, Marianne Skolek Perez's daughter Jill died at the age of 29 after being prescribed OxyContin for back pain. As a nurse employed at a large medical center, Marianne wanted answers. Her research led her to Purdue Pharma and the FDA's involvement in a growing. Marianne has appeared in Federal Court on this matter and continues to work with government agencies and private attorneys in giving a voice for her daughter, as well as the voice for scores of victims of OxyContin.