CCHR says Americans should expect a good return for taxpayer dollars spent on this—at least a reduction in drug abuse. Nearly 19% of Americans labeled with a mental health disorder use prescription opioids compared to only 5% of those without a mental health condition. Recidivism is used as an argument for further funding….”CCHR encourages people to report fraud and abuse in the mental health industry. [1] Hayley DeSilva, “15 addiction treatment centers close following CEO fraud charges,” Becker’s Behavioral Health, 3 Mar. 2023, https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-addiction-treatment/15-addiction-treatment-centers-close-following-ceo-fraud-charges.html[2] Dan Munro, “Inside The $35 Billion Addiction Treatment Industry,” Forbes, 15 Apr.

Source: ABC News March 13, 2023 16:15 UTC