We are thrilled to have award-winning journalist Philip Eil on the show today to discuss his debut true crime book Prescription for Pain, the story of the Pill Mill Killer Paul Volkman.

Responsible for up to 34 deaths according to the DEA, this remorseless doctor, both an MD and PhD, was blinded by greed and in 2004 was the biggest purchaser and prescriber of Oxycodone in the nation, in the end he prescribed over 3 million pills, and ended up receiving four life sentences in prison.

PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pill Mill Killer” by Philip Eil is available everywhere fine books are sold including Amazon: Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the "Pill Mill Killer": EIL, PHILIP: 9781586423827: Amazon.com: Books

Philip Eil Links:

Website: www.philipeil.com

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