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Is Vaping Safer for Teens Than Cigarettes?

Imagine living in the 1930s for just a moment when life was much simpler. During this time, the standards for testing products were much lower,...

 

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Nov 11, 19

  By Christopher Schumacher / November 11th / 0 Comments

UnitedHealthcare Penalized $1M for Mental Health Coverage Violations

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has announced that UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. will pay a $1 million civil penalty for state and federal violations related to mental...

 

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Nov 8, 19

  By Joseph Raspolich / November 8th / 0 Comments

Precovery: Deciding to Sober Up to End an Addiction

"Precovery" is a moment in a person's addiction when they come to a crossroads and decide to become sober. For the first time in a...

By Staff Writer / November 4th / 0 Comments

Trading Addictions: Can It Happen?

It's not uncommon for people recovering from substance abuse to substitute an addiction with other vices or behavioral addictions. People can become addicted to different...

By Staff Writer / September 5th / 0 Comments

Is the 'Nonalcoholic Beer' Trend Dangerous for People in Recovery?

Less than 20 percent of individuals who receive treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) will remain alcohol-free for an entire year. The first years are...

 

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Aug 16, 19

  By Christopher Schumacher / August 16th / 0 Comments

The 6 Stages of Change in Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a unique disease. While it’s not a curable condition, it is treatable. Those who struggle with chemical dependency can overcome most of the...

By Staff Writer / July 12th / 0 Comments