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Our medical experts have all been educated, certified, and practiced extensively in their industries. Their consultation is a crucial component of our publication process. Their input ensures that our readers have access to the most up-to-date, scientifically accurate, and highest quality content.

Before a piece of content gets published to Addiction Group, it is submitted to our medical team. They evaluate and review each piece of content to ensure that all the info:

  • Complies with the current standard of care
  • Is scientifically and medically accurate
  • Is supported by contemporary and reliable scholarly sources

Any time our content is refreshed and any facts, statistics, or advice are updated, it gets resubmitted to our medical team. This ensures that our content is up to date with the forefront of the healthcare industry.

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A woman with shoulder-length dark hair and wearing a black top smiles at the camera.
Cheryl Mearig, PharmD.
Dr. Cheryl Mearig received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo. After practicing in a community care setting as a pharmacist, she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University at Buffalo. She has worked as a clinical assistant professor, community-based educator, clinical pharmacist, and educational program developer.
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A woman with long, straight, brown hair is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a white blouse and standing in front of a blurred background.
Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Christina Varvatsis earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Connecticut in 2012. She has worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at Saint Clare's Health, St. Vincent's Medical Center in Waterbury Hospital for 10 years. She now helps create content that promotes patient-centered care.
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A smiling person in a white medical coat with a stethoscope around their neck stands against a plain background.
Elena Borrelli M.S.PAC, BCPA
Elena Borrelli is a certified physician assistant (PA). She co-founded a private patient advocacy company, Pathway Patient Advocates LLC, and is a consultant for board certification prep courses for USMLE and PANCE/PANRE. In addition to being a clinically practicing healthcare provider, Borrelli is also a Board Certified Patient Advocate.
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A man wearing glasses, a suit, and a checkered shirt smiles at the camera. He has short, brown hair and a visible mark on his forehead.
Dr P. E. Pancoast, MD
Dr. P. E. Pancoast, MD is a U.S. Trained Emergency Physician who has practiced for 15 years and guided alcohol and drug addiction programs for the past 20 years.
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