1. In Treatment, Drugs and Death Followed Them.
- Author
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Zhu, Alissa, Gallagher, Jessica, Cohn, Meredith, Fenton, Justin, and Thieme, Nick
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ABANDONED buildings , *OPIOIDS , *BATHROOMS , *ROOMMATES , *ADDICTIONS - Abstract
PHA Healthcare, a drug treatment program in Baltimore, has come under fire for offering free housing in exchange for attending counseling sessions, leading to reports of relapses, overdoses, and deaths among patients living in poorly maintained buildings. Founded by Stephen Thomas, the company's lack of experience in treatment and questionable practices have raised concerns about the need for increased oversight and regulation in the addiction treatment industry. The Hogan administration in Maryland has faced criticism for weakening oversight of outpatient treatment programs, sparking worries about illegal inducements and patient safety. Despite defending its practices and citing success stories, PHA Healthcare has been criticized for its handling of complaints and extravagant spending on office space and events. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024