American Addiction Centers Data Breach Class Action (Update)

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent American Addiction Centers data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at American Addiction Centers, which may have affected as many as 422,424 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's office stated that American Addiction Centers suffered a data breach after the company detected unauthorized network access between September 23-26, 2024. An investigation was launched with the help of third party cybersecurity specialists and it was confirmed that the incident resulted in data being compromised. The compromised data includes:

• names,
• Social Security numbers,
• addresses,
• phone numbers,
• dates of birth,
• medical information,
• and health insurance information.

Data breach letters were sent by American Addiction Centers on December 23, 2024, detailing the compromised information for each affected individual.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the American Addiction Centers data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from American Addiction Centers
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

American Addiction Centers Overview

Founded in 2004, American Addiction Centers is a provider of substance use disorder treatment services headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Their nationwide network includes:

• AdCare Hospital
• Greenhouse Treatment Center
• Desert Hope Treatment Center
• Oxford Treatment Center
• Recovery First
• Sunrise House
• River Oaks Treatment Center
• Laguna Treatment Hospital

With 2,700 employees and $375 million in annual revenue, American Addiction Centers delivers comprehensive addiction treatment through residential and outpatient programs. Their facilities maintain Joint Commission accreditation and offer evidence-based treatments including medical detoxification, therapeutic intervention, and recovery support services.

American Addiction Centers Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the American Addiction Centers data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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