Fraud, Waste and Abuse Schemes in the Addiction Treatment Industry
GUEST BLOGGER Isaac AsamoahSubstance use disorder (SUD), commonly referred to as just addiction, is a treatable mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol or medications. With addiction being the most severe form of SUD, symptoms can range from moderate to severe. In 2021, drug abuse was added to the list of high-risk situations by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO high-risk list are areas susceptible to increased fraud, waste and abuse. Treatment for substance use disorders was an out-of-pocket expense that only the…