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Opioids' hidden epidemic—fraudulent drug treatment centers
Last Updated: Wednesday July 28, 2021
(CNBC, June 29) The nationwide opioid epidemic has led to a surge in the amount of addiction treatment centers over the last few years.
Unfortunately, according to a report from CNBC’s “American Greed,” some centers are capitalizing on the crisis and taking advantage of vulnerable patients. Read more.