Doctor Suspended for Overprescribing Opioids

Dr. Frank Maggiacomo, a Rhode Island physician, faces renewed scrutiny after state regulators suspend his ability to prescribe opioids and stimulants—this time for writing nearly 3,000 prescriptions for over 400 patients in just one year. Investigators found he failed to document consultations with pain specialists, ignored warning signs of substance abuse, and prescribed dangerous combinations like opioids and benzodiazepines without proper justification. One patient suffered severe side effects from long-term stimulant use without guidance on safely tapering off. As punishment, Maggiacomo must pay over $4,000, complete mandatory training, and undergo three years of monitoring before he can resume prescribing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7dbdda8096514d92