What Happened
Gerald Michael Abraham, 76, a licensed psychiatrist who practiced in Naples, Florida, was sentenced in December 2021 to three years in federal prison for dispensing oxycodone and amphetamine for no legitimate medical purpose. His clinic operated on a cash-only basis, with patients paying $400 per visit. The DEA began investigating in October 2019 and conducted 18 undercover visits, each time receiving oxycodone prescriptions without examination. He also frequently prescribed Adderall on request. The court ordered forfeiture of nine vehicles, $190,496.56 paid toward an Aston Martin, and $249,598.52 in cash as proceeds of his illegal activities.
“sentenced Gerald Michael Abraham (76, Naples) to three years in federal prison for dispensing controlled substances (oxycodone and amphetamine) for no legitimate medical purpose”
Related Guidance
- 15 Red Flags of Drug Diversion — Behavioral and transactional indicators of diversion.
- Investigation Playbook — How to investigate suspected diversion inside an organization.