https://sobergroup.com/forums/ Practical advice, shared experiences, and encouragement for anyone in the first days and weeks of getting sober. en Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:54:42 GMT vBulletin 60 https://sobergroup.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png https://sobergroup.com/forums/ https://sobergroup.com/forums/forum/main-forum/19852-high-nicotine-vaping-rises-among-young-adults Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:03 GMT High-nicotine vaping rises among young adults Oct. 20, 2026 — Among daily vapers ages 18–24, reported use of products containing at least 4%... High-nicotine vaping rises among young adults



Oct. 20, 2026 — Among daily vapers ages 18–24, reported use of products containing at least 4% nicotine rose from 3.1% in 2017 to 49.2% in 2022, UC San Diego researchers report. High-nicotine use was associated with greater dependence and more persistent vaping. The observational study cannot establish causation, and the figures describe historical survey data rather than today’s prevalence.




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Oct. 20, 2026 — The proposed Residential Recovery for Seniors Act would expand Medicare coverage to non-hospital residential addiction treatment, but passage remains uncertain. Behavioral Health Business examines the coverage gap alongside screening failures, complicated health needs and shortages across the care continuum. Clinicians say older adults need more accessible, appropriate treatment now. The bill has not become law; the article is marked BHB+.




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Oct. 13, 2026 – Los Angeles council members approved restrictions on nitrous-oxide sales by cannabis and tobacco retailers, with violations carrying misdemeanor penalties. The measure targets retail access amid concerns about neurological injuries and other harms from misuse. At the article’s publication, the mayor’s signature and implementation were still pending. The restrictions preserve legitimate uses and focus on the specified retailers.




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Oct. 16, 2026 – An insurance card can promise access that a provider directory cannot deliver. Researchers called 5,822 mental-health providers across five states. Among calls answered by a person, only 24% produced an appointment with the listed clinician. Outdated listings and providers unable to take new patients left many callers facing another barrier to care.




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The Harry Potter star opens up on a time of his life where he thought he was “going to die”.




The 63-year-old marked the milestone on Tuesday, October 6, sharing a video where recalled the night in 1998 that he decided to give up drugs and alcohol.




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The Yankees legend finished his career with 251 wins, 3,091 strikeouts and a 3.74 ERA over 19 MLB seasons. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025, becoming just the 17th pitcher in MLB history to reach the 3,000-strikeout milestone and the 251-win mark. “11 years sober! One of the best decisions I ever made …




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