New book details impacts of drug rehabilitation industry on patients, inspired by story in Oklahoma
America’s opioid epidemic has been a prolonged public health crisis, resulting in countless overdose deaths and billions in settlement funds from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
But another crisis is afoot. That’s what investigative reporter Shoshana Walter from The Marshall Project presents in her first book, “Rehab: An American Scandal.” StateImpact’s Jillian Taylor spoke with Walter about her findings on the treatment industry and how it chased profits over patients.
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