Drug Rehab Industry Under Scrutiny  - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

VIDEO – IT’S A BUSINESS –

Aug. 25, 2025 – Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44, according to the CDC. The surge in substance use has fueled an explosion of drug treatment centers nationwide. But critics say it has also opened the door to bad actors more focused on profit than patient care. NTD spoke with John Puls, master’s certified addiction professional, for analysis.

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