Dr. Paul Goldenheim is a real person portrayed by Alan Campbell in the TV series Dopesick (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Breakthrough Pain (season 1), they were 64 years old.
They appear in 4 episodes out of a total of 8 aired
Episodes4
Breakthrough Pain
episode S1.E2 october 2021OxyContin is on the market but faces a potential threat, Purdue's vast influence reaches the town of Finch Creek, Bridget steps outside her DEA authority and the criminal investigation of OxyContin begins.The 5th Vital Sign
episode S1.E3 october 2021Doctor Finnix begins to take Betsy off OxyContin, Bridget sees the toll the it's taking on communities, Rick and Randy investigate the world of "pain societies" and, with sales climbing, Richard Sackler makes bigger plans for his new drug.Black Box Warning
episode S1.E7 november 2021Richard Sackler and Purdue work the system to prevent their drug from being reined in, Bridget has a breakthrough in her mission, Betsy has hit rock-bottom while Finnix explores new avenues, and Rick and Randy ready their criminal case.The People vs. Purdue Pharma
episode S1.E8 november 2021Rick and Randy's criminal investigation now threatens Richard Sackler's empire, activists take action against Purdue, and Finnix tries to heal his beloved community that's been ravaged by addiction.
- Breakthrough Pain
- The 5th Vital Sign
- Black Box Warning
- The People vs. Purdue Pharma