A Jackson nurse practitioner has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for illegally prescribing opioids.
According to court documents, 49 year old Jeffrey Young Jr., who was known as “Rock Doc”, prescribed over 100,000 doses of oxycodone, hydrocodone and fentanyl from his medical practice in Jackson.
Investigators said Young abused the prescription pad to obtain money, notoriety and sexual favors.
Court reports said Young also maintained a party-type atmosphere at his clinic, and was prescribing the drugs in part to boost his popularity on social media and promotion of a self produced reality TV show based on his persona.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case.
