Opioid evangelist switches sides in case alleging pharma abuse

(Toby Talbot | Associated Press file photo) OxyContin pills are arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt., on Feb. 19, 2013.

(Toby Talbot | Associated Press file photo) OxyContin pills are arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt., on Feb. 19, 2013.

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