Acadia Healthcare’s Methadone Clinics Face Fraud Complaints

Published On Dec 7, 2024, 5:00 AM

Acadia Healthcare, the largest chain of methadone clinics in the U.S., is facing serious allegations stemming from a New York Times investigation. The report claims that Acadia is falsifying medical records and enrolling patients who are not addicted to opioids, undermining the integrity of its treatment programs. Despite generating over $1.3 billion in revenue since 2022, the company's operations are criticized for inadequate counseling and for treating addiction more like a volume business than a healthcare service. This practice not only raises ethical concerns but also poses regulatory risks, as the clinics are heavily monitored by federal and state authorities.