When I saw NPR’s headline, Investors See Big Opportunities In Opioid Addiction Treatment, I wasn’t sure whether I should feel angry or simply disbelieving. Are investors really earning money on the backs of people suffering from addiction?

So many of us see addiction as a thief who steals our ability to think and function — and maybe even to live. Is it really possible there are people who see addiction as a major business opportunity?

According to “All Things Considered,” the answer is yes. Investors are buying up addiction treatment centers as hot commodities.