Newnan Dentist Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Controlled Substances

ATLANTA – Hugh Maddux, the former owner of a dental practice in Newnan, Ga., has been sentenced to prison for unlawfully distributing controlled substances to his patients.

In a shocking case of opioid abuse, Maddux was found to have written hundreds of prescriptions for controlled substances to his patients, many of whom were addicted to the drugs he prescribed.

According to United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates, the charges and other information presented in court revealed that Maddux owned a dental practice in Newnan, Ga., until he sold it. Shortly after his practice was sold, it came to light that Maddux had written hundreds of prescriptions for controlled substances to his patients, many of whom were addicted to the drugs he prescribed.

Investigators discovered that Maddux had issued hundreds of prescriptions for Schedule II narcotics between October 2009 and October 2011. From March 2012 to October 2012, investigators interviewed several former patients, most of whom admitted to seeking Schedule II pain pills from Maddux for the purpose of supporting their drug addictions.

One patient even admitted to obtaining the prescriptions for the purpose of selling pills on the street. On March 21, 2013, investigators interviewed Maddux, who confirmed his signature on numerous prescriptions that could not be accounted for in the patient’s chart.

Maddux also confirmed that he left prescriptions for controlled substances taped to the back door of his practice for his patients to pick up after business hours. The success of this investigation is a direct result of the hard work put forth by dedicated DEA Atlanta Field Division Diversion investigators and the United States Attorney’s Office.

As a result of his actions, Maddux was sentenced to prison for his role in the unlawful distribution of controlled substances. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of opioid abuse and the importance of responsible prescribing practices in healthcare.

Defendant: Hugh Maddux

Criminal Charges: Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances

City and State: Newnan, Georgia

Exact Date: March 2013

Sentence: Prison Time

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