Were You Exploited by a Healthcare Provider at a Treatment Center?

Across the country, patients struggling with addiction have reported being manipulated by medical professionals who used their power—and patients’ dependence on medication—to exploit them. In some cases, individuals seeking life-saving treatments like methadone were coerced into sexual acts or other forms of abuse in exchange for continued access to their prescriptions.

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Experiencing sexual abuse can be profoundly traumatic, often leaving victims feeling powerless. It encompasses acts such as grooming, privacy violations, harassment, or unwanted physical contact, and can result in enduring physical, psychological, and emotional harm. However, victims have the opportunity to pursue justice and hold perpetrators accountable for the damages caused, including both physical and emotional injuries. 

If you or a loved one were manipulated or abused by a healthcare provider who used your need for medication as leverage, you may be eligible to file a claim. Many patients have reported being coerced or exploited by medical professionals who took advantage of their trust and dependence on essential treatments.

When a healthcare provider uses a patient’s need for medication to manipulate, coerce, or exploit them, multiple criminal and civil charges can apply depending on the circumstances and jurisdiction.

Sexual Assault / Sexual Abuse
Sexual Exploitation or Coercion
Fraud or Prescription Misuse
Professional Misconduct / Malpractice (Criminal or Administrative)
Coercion / Extortion

Medical Malpractice
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Battery
Sexual Abuse / Exploitation Claims
Fraud / Deceptive Practices

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Survivors of sexual abuse possess remarkable resilience in the face of challenges that can include emotional struggles like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as physical harm from non-consensual acts. In the most difficult cases, survivors may grapple with thoughts of self-harm, yet their courage in confronting these experiences is a testament to their strength.

Taking the step to come forward and seek justice is empowering. In criminal proceedings, the focus is on holding the perpetrator accountable and ensuring the safety of others. Survivors have the right to seek justice through skilled legal representation, working alongside prosecutors dedicated to pursuing accountability.

Feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty trusting others are common after such experiences, but they do not define a survivor’s journey. Each survivor deserves the opportunity to heal, rebuild trust, and form meaningful connections. Justice and closure are not only possible but essential steps toward reclaiming power and building a future filled with hope and strength.