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ADDICTION · Nov 10, 2026

7-OH Federal Ban: What California Families Should Know

The DEA could place 7-OH in Schedule I as soon as November 13, 2026. What 7-OH is, California's warning, withdrawal risks and how to plan a…

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ADDICTION · Nov 7, 2026

Heavy Drinking After 50: What a USC Study Found

Heavy drinking among adults 50 to 64 rose more than a third since 2018, a USC study found. Why alcohol hits harder after 50 and when…

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ADDICTION · Nov 5, 2026

Traveling for Rehab? What an Orange County Study Found

A 2026 study found out-of-state visitors to an Orange County rehab hub overdosed far more often. What families should verify before traveling for treatment.

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ADDICTION · Nov 3, 2026

Harm Reduction or Rehab? What LA’s Debate Means

Los Angeles is debating needle exchange and naloxone. How harm reduction differs from rehab, why the two work together and when it is time for treatment.

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ADDICTION · Nov 3, 2026

Smoking Fentanyl: What Withdrawal and Detox Involve

More people in Los Angeles now smoke fentanyl rather than inject it. What withdrawal feels like, why overdose risk remains and how supervised detox helps.

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ADDICTION · Nov 2, 2026

How to Vet a Luxury Rehab Under California’s New Rules

New California laws put deadlines on rehab complaint investigations and require suicide prevention plans. What changed, and what families should ask.

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ADDICTION · Nov 2, 2026

Cychlorphine in Los Angeles: What Fentanyl Test Strips Miss

LA County confirmed its first cychlorphine death. Why fentanyl test strips miss it, how naloxone still works, and what families should do now.

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ADDICTION · Nov 1, 2026

Counterfeit Pills and Fentanyl: A Case on the County Line

A Thousand Oaks fentanyl death is now a murder case. What counterfeit pills are, why no one can spot them, and when pill use calls for…

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ADDICTION · Oct 31, 2026

Does Covered California Cover Rehab? A 2027 Plan Guide

Covered California plans must cover addiction treatment. What to check in a 2027 plan, from networks to prior approval, before the December 31 deadline.

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ADDICTION · Oct 30, 2026

Patient Brokering in California Rehab: How Families Spot It

A recruiter offers free travel and a bed in LA. How patient brokering works, the red flags, and how to check a California rehab before anyone…

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