The Backdrop to the submission to the FDA and their Conscience Shocking response. This exposé reveals what they saw and their decision to suppress critical information about narcotics. Experts shed light on the events leading to suppressed information that could have saved lives, if only they took the time to understand the science that was explained to them! This investigation explores science, journalism, and public policy, highlighting the CDC's and DEA's roles in the opioid crisis. This scoop reveals the shocking truth behind the CDC blocking vital research and its consequences.