Will audit prove that California's oversight of addiction treatment is as bad as some say?

In the halls of power, the perception is we're a bunch of cork-sniffing whiners. Despite the evidence of neglect in the addiction treatment sector, officials continue to dismiss concerns.

Despite the federal prosecutions, emergency calls, lawsuits, and body counts, there remains a frustrating lack of accountability in California’s addiction treatment industry, as officials downplay the chaos.

Lawmakers have passed new laws regarding addiction treatment, but the persistent issue lies in enforcement, with many rejected bills that could have enhanced regulation.

A glimmer of hope exists with the upcoming report by the California State Auditor, which aims to examine the Department of Health Care Services responsible for licensing addiction treatment homes.

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