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Pre-existing Conditions Deserve Affordable Treatment

By Lynn Webster, M.D. | October 3, 2020 | 0
Pre-existing Conditions Deserve Affordable Treatment

However, reversing the ACA at any time would be devastating for millions of Americans who have an SUD or pain. Both SUDs and pain would be considered pre-existing conditions.

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Suicide Prevention and Pain Awareness: Ironic Partners

By Lynn Webster, M.D. | September 19, 2020 | 1
suicide prevention month

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides a hotline for anyone who is having a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts. Free, confidential help for a loved one, or for you, is only a phone call—or online chat—away.

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The Most Addictive Drug in the World

By Lynn Webster, M.D. | January 11, 2020 | 1
caffeine is addictive substance

A combination of genes and environmental factors may put some people at risk of developing a caffeine addiction. The fact that it’s “only” caffeine or that it’s legal to buy caffeine doesn’t mitigate the dangers.

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