2: The God of Recovery

Eric Spofford, the founder of Granite Recovery Centers, cultivated a public persona as a champion of addiction recovery, securing political endorsements and media acclaim while building a multi-million dollar treatment empire. Beneath this success, however, former employees describe a volatile environment where Spofford prioritized rapid expansion and profit over patient safety, frequently overriding medical staff. The investigation uncovers a pattern of alleged sexual misconduct, with multiple women reporting that Spofford exploited his position of power to harass and assault them. Those who resisted or attempted to set boundaries faced retaliation, including termination. By examining these allegations alongside the rapid, unregulated growth of the addiction treatment industry, the narrative highlights the systemic vulnerabilities that allowed a predatory figure to operate under the guise of a humanitarian leader.