Petition updateInvestigate American Addiction Centers: Preventable Deaths & Overdoses

Father-Son Duo Accused of Drugging Patients, Holding Them Against Their Will

Fake Help Real HarmNorfolk, VA, United States
Oct 28, 2026

Nathan Young, 39, also known by the alias “Pablo,” and his father, David Young, reportedly known as “Sancho Lopez,” were identified as central figures in the network. Other individuals reportedly associated with the operation included Ani Mirzayen.


The network involved more than 20 addiction-treatment and recovery facilities, including Rodeo Recovery and Get Real Recovery. According to the allegations, these facilities billed private insurers and public programs more than $1.6 billion, collecting approximately $210 million.


The case was examined by investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller in a National Geographic documentary featuring interviews with survivors and present-day advocates, including Sequoyah Thiessen

 

 

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