Understanding your American Addiction Centers data breach notification letter
If a American Addiction Centers letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.
Why you received this letter
American Addiction Centers, a substance use disorder treatment provider, reported a data breach to the Oregon Attorney General on September 3, 2026, stemming from an incident on June 5, 2026. The breach involved highly sensitive personal and health information, raising concerns for affected individuals about potential identity theft and privacy risks.
Information the filing reports as involved
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Medical Record Number
- Health Insurance ID Number
- Diagnosis and Treatment Information
- Prescription Information
- Provider and Treatment Dates
- Billing and Financial Information
What to do after the letter
Confirm the notice is genuine
A legitimate American Addiction Centers notice references the specific incident reported to the Oregon Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.
Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection
The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.
Protect your accounts and credit
Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.
Check the record against the public filing
You can verify the American Addiction Centers incident against the filing reported to the Oregon Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.
This page summarizes a data breach reported to the Oregon Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachInformation.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.