James Fullerton Hooper, MD, 69, a psychiatrist and owner of Dr. James Hooper’s Clinic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, had been indicted so far on five counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and, according to the police press release, also five counts of trafficking in opium. More charges are expected, according to Tuscaloosa police Lt. Teena Richardson. Now that is really strange, and the first time that I know of that a doctor has been charged with access to opium itself. I wonder if it is real, or just the Justice Department’s way of criminalizing another good doctor in the mind of the area citizens that will become jurors with erroneous but inflammatory charges.
The investigation of Dr. Hooper by the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force led by Captain Wayne Robertson, was supposedly based on complaints that he was prescribing “massive amounts of pain medication to patients without any medical verification,” Captain Robertson “justified” their attack on another good doctor by blaming prescription drugs, and those who prescribe them for the increase in illegal drug use and overdose deaths.
So the big question I have is, “What is the government’s purpose in using the term ‘opium’ in their public announcement? Not only did it make it into the newspapers, but the TV media as well through the CBS affiliate, WIAT channel 42 in Birmingham. CBS is the primary TV station that spreads negative propaganda against doctors. They conspired with the government in my case too, to taint the jury pool with anti-doctor propaganda.
Opium is legally brought into the US only by the drug companies since it is the precursor to all of the opiates and opioids produced and sold. So how would Dr. Hooper get access to opium in order to traffic in it? There is no record of his being involved with any drug company. I personally think that he’s had no contact with opium, but the government has no real charges to bring except the usual “prescribing without legitimate medical purpose”. So they throw in the word “opium” to make it a big splash in the media. True or not, it will stick in peoples’ minds.
So far there is really very little presented so far to give credence to the charges against Dr. Hooper. He has been in practice 34 years, is a distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and former chief psychiatrist and medical director at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, a psychiatric hospital. My guess is, that with his age, he has substantial assets that the government would like to confiscate. That’s the main reason for attacking physicians today.
Another problem presents itself with the article in the al.com about Dr. Hooper—the comments by readers. With the closing of good pain clinics all over the country and 1/3 of the population not being able to be treated, I thought that people would catch on to the evil the government is doing with these attacks. But the comments show otherwise. People believe this government propaganda as much now as ever. PEOPLE IN THE PAIN COMMUNITY: You have to stop just whining in your FB support groups, and start letting people know in your community that what the government is doing is wrong.
Addendum:
In July, 2017, all charges against Dr. Hooper were dropped. He was lucky. So many other doctors have not been. Dr. Hooper, you should be helping end these attacks. Anyone in communication with him, please tell him to work on forgiveness and when he is ready, join us in the effort to restore humanity to the nation.
Addendum from the author:
I have failed in my mission to end these attacks on doctors and pain patients. Through John Bevere’s book The Bait of Satan, I have figured out why—my lack of forgiveness to those who attacked me. As in Mark 11: 24-26:
“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.”
And when you do not do the will of the Father, you are estranged from him and he will ignore you. So we all must forgive the agents who attacked us in order for things to be made right through any of our works.
Jesus said
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
But we cannot lay down our lives for God unless we know Him well enough to trust Him. We must have the assurance that He would never do anything to harm us. He always looks out for what He knows is in our best interest. As a nation, those of us suffering from these attacks must understand that we are serving as God’s messengers of love. We must forgive those who persecute us and love them instead, following God’s will for us. Then and only then will we see fruits from our labor.
So I hope that everyone who has suffered from what happened to the doctor can trust the Lord, forgive those who have hurt you, and help bring this country back to the God-fearing country that our forefathers founded. Then, and only then, can you be a part of the effort to stop these attacks. I look forward to that day.
Linda Cheek is a teacher and disenfranchised medical doctor, turned activist, author, and speaker. A victim of prosecutorial misconduct and outright law-breaking of the government agencies DEA, DHHS, and DOJ, she hopes to be a part of exonerating all doctors illegally attacked through the Controlled Substance Act. She holds the key to success, as she can offset the government propaganda that drugs cause addiction with the truth: The REAL Cause of Drug Abuse.
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I agree totally with you. I have 2 chronic pain decreases and 3 chronic disorders. Dr. James Hooper was heaven sent to me. I started seeing him because I was being abused by 2 people in my life. He helped me through so much pain. Then in 2014 I lost my 25 yr old son to domestic violence. Dr. Hooper called me while my son was dying and spoke with me for quite awhile. He was the only person that cared in my life. Now 7 yrs later I’m in more pain mentally emotionally and most definitely physically. I pray for us all. God bless and keep. Karen c.
My prayers are with you. We are becoming more of an instrument of change with the people who have joined us. So hopefully change is just around the corner.
Dr. Hooper helped me in so many ways. Not only was he my doctor he was my friend. That truly cared about me and my issues. Sad sad day
I am a 36 y/o Iraq and Afghan war veteran who has been shot as well as blown up and suffer chronic pain. I jumped through hoops and fought tooth and nail to try to have any quality of life as far as pain control. I finally was referred to Dr. Hooper in 2013 and he gradually increased my meds to where I was actually loving life again. This man was a God send in my eyes and if not for him i would have more than likely committed suicide. I should also add that I have 2 college degrees and was a Combat Medic who has much experience working as and with doctors, so trust me Dr. Hooper followed protocols by the book. I always took a UA, he always sat, listened to me, and accurately assessed my pain management as well as lifestyle, and he even made sure that I had emergency Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride injection) which is used for accidental opoid related overdose. Im unfortunately still trying to find a dr half as good as him. Im having to now either suffer daily and talk myself into finding the will to live or commit a crime by buying pain relief illegally which I refuse to do, damnit i shouldnt have to. It absolutely sickens me that a great man, physician, and friend like Dr Hooper has been punished by people who havent got half the education, intelligence, and moral decency that he so humbly possesses. Its people like Dr. Hooper that make me proud to have served this country. How dare these morons. Nobody who actually knew Dr. Hooper could dare say one bad thing about this man, I wish him justice and redemption.
First of all let me tell those you who do not know… WEST ALABAMA NARCOTICS is one of the most corrupt police agencies in the state of Alabama. Dr. Hooper was the best doctor I ever knew!!! Before the rest of my doctors were even in agreement about me having a disease or what disease (while I was meeting all the criteria for Lupus [ulcers all over my mouth, high SED rate, hair loss, bruise she and other things] he got my records including my ANA from the Good Sumaritan Clinic -which by the way he was seeing through the GSC absolutely FREE!!!) I had was in so much pain I didn’t want to live and Dr. Hooper prescribed me 30 hydrocone and methyl prednisone One a day!!! And when I got better he didn’t prescribe them!!! But when I showed up with sores all over my face and back and was having the worst Lupus flare up to date he gave me a couple a day for a week and methyl prednisone. This man actually listened to patients and had the courage to write hydrocone to a SLE patient even everything you look at does not mention narcotics for the treatment of lupus. He saved my life and helped me get through the worst part of my illness before I ended my life due to the pain I was suffering!! He was a general practitioner before he was a forensic psychiatrist. He helped my other doctors diagnose my Lupus. I was only seeing him for depression! he went the extra mile and I am alive today because of him!
I love and miss my Dr. Hooper. He was my Psychiatrist, and I believe the very best. He is kind and gentle, and never acted in an unprofessional manner. I didn’t believe the news when I first heard it, and I don’t believe it now. I know the real truth will come out for his good. I am praying for it. I have not been able to find a good Psychiatrist since he was forced to leave his practice. I would stand up for him to anyone. I just wish there was something I could do to help him. This good man has been put through torture for long enough. Give this good, decent, wonderful man his job back!! Come on people…PLEASE SUPPORT HIM!!!!!
Please come to my webinar next Thursday, Dec 1, at 4:00PM EST on The REAL Cause of Drug Abuse. Or you can buy my DVD which has more information than the webinar. Then share what you learn with everyone–especially your legislators. We have to get people to understand that drugs are not the cause of addiction. And we have to get the legislature to exempt doctors from criminal prosecution. They are only doing it for the money.
I’ve known Dr Hooper professionally for 15 years. I haven’t seen him in a long time. So when I saw this article I was Shocked! This man is brilliant, respected by his peers. But he is also kind and decent. He’s rather quiet. I just cannot imagine him being involved like this. I hope the truth comes out. A lot is missing from the dramatic words used in the Interview of the arresting entity. Opium? Really? LOL
Again,,I am learning,,,,i agree 100 %,,,I never could figure out thee exact reason for the poisen pens demonizing thee innocent w/such aweful propaganda,,,and after reading your article,,I think u just acknowledge my answer to why,,,,To continamate the jury pool,,,,that is why,,,,,,,wow,,,,,,this witch hunt has killed sooooooo many good doctors and humanbeings in physical pain from medical illness,,,,This American Holocaust,,,has got to stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,WE NEED TO SUE THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT,,, for willfull tortute,genocide,and practicing medicine w/out a liscence,,,,,and murder!!!!!They will not stop till someone stops them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Any good Samaritans got 1 mill,,,,for our lawsuit????!!!MARY,
Mary, lawsuits won’t work. First, try to find a lawyer willing to go against the U.S. government. They all know it would be an end to their career. Second, all government officials have actual immunity–they can’t be sued. We have to tackle this through the legislature. The laws have to be interpreted correctly so that doctors are exempted from the CSA, which was originally done but the government found ways around it and now the legislature is jumping on board because of the money they are making attacking doctors. So we have to fire all current legislators and get a new batch that will get the laws written right.
Dr.Cheek,,I do not think any government is exempt from willful genocide or torture r they??There is more then enough proof,,,29,000 letter soo far mailed to every senator in every state,,,thus willfull torture and genocide…The government has had knowledge this wirtch hunt has killed and forced physical pain onto to 1000’s of humanbeing,ie torture….Pitcairns sue the United States government and WON,,,we have more proof then the Pitcarins,, of the willful torture and genocide and I know for FACT also the United Nations would testify ,”for” us,,,,Sooo,,, RESPECTFULLY,,,I disagree ,,,,,they will not stop,,,until they r stopped and the can never ever do this torture and genocide again ,,,and new laws against willfully torturing and genocide to the medically ill will do that,,,,
pss,,To kill A Mocking Bird,”” at one time it was conscider lawyer suicide to defend a black man,,,,,thank god we are a evolving a society,,,,mary