RFK Jr. proposes wellness farms to treat addiction without medication

10 articles · Updated · NPR · Apr 29

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cites an Italian farm community as the model for these wellness camps aimed at addressing the overdose crisis.
The proposal would establish non-medication-based treatment centers for addiction across the United States, sparking criticism from experts who warn the approach could be dangerous.
The initiative seeks alternatives to medication-assisted treatment, reflecting ongoing debates about best practices in combating the nation’s addiction and overdose epidemic.

Can a controversial Italian farm model solve the US overdose crisis without medication?

How can 'wellness camps' ensure safety while rejecting life-saving addiction medications?

With overdose deaths falling, why pivot to a controversial, unproven farm model?

With a history of abuse in its model, how will US camps protect patients?

When patients' labor funds their treatment, where is the line drawn against exploitation?