His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws.

A local doctor's work with pregnant women struggling with opioid addiction was recognized in 2018 with an award from the local newspaper. Dr. Craig Towers, a high-risk obstetrician, had moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2010, where he encountered a significant crisis related to opioid addiction. Details about his work and the award are available from the local newspaper and other sources. Dr. Towers' efforts were aimed at addressing the specific challenges faced by pregnant women with opioid addiction in the Knoxville area. Further information about Dr. Towers and his work can be found through ProPublica and other local sources, which have reported on his activities and their impact in the community.