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DATE: May 13, 2026 at 09:07PM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY PSYCHOLOGY FEEDTITLE: New psychedelic-like drugs could treat depression without making you trip
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260512202325.htm
UC Davis researchers created brand-new psychedelic-like compounds by shining UV light on amino acid-based molecules. These compounds activated key serotonin receptors tied to brain plasticity and mental health benefits, but surprisingly did not cause hallucination-like behavior in animal tests. Scientists say the discovery could lead to future treatments for depression, PTSD, and addiction without the intense psychedelic experience.
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260512202325.htm
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DATE: May 13, 2026 at 09:07PM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEEDTITLE: New psychedelic-like drugs could treat depression without making you trip
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260512202325.htm
UC Davis researchers created brand-new psychedelic-like compounds by shining UV light on amino acid-based molecules. These compounds activated key serotonin receptors tied to brain plasticity and mental health benefits, but surprisingly did not cause hallucination-like behavior in animal tests. Scientists say the discovery could lead to future treatments for depression, PTSD, and addiction without the intense psychedelic experience.
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260512202325.htm
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Care Denied: West Virginia's Ban on Methadone Clinics Blocks Life-Saving Medicine | American Civil Liberties Union
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Piyush Mishra reveals addiction drove lewd calls he forgot by morning, shocking colleagues and peers! https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/piyush-mishra-alcoholism-confession-recovery-mjojyb1h?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PiyushMishra #Alcoholism #AddictionRecovery #BollywoodNews
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Low dopamine this morning in Siem Reap. Just sitting with coffee, the breeze, and my thoughts — slower, but still moving forward. Sometimes progress isn’t fast, it’s just showing up anyway.
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Friday night in Siem Reap and the energy feels dark. Tourists are out having fun, but I’m sitting with something heavier — addiction, tension, and the sense that maybe the path forward is through the shadows, not away from them.
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Harvard Gazette: Yoga can help cut severe, initial opioid-withdrawal period in half, study finds . “Just 10 sessions of yoga can cut the length of the initial, most severe period of opioid withdrawal nearly in half, dramatically increasing the odds of successful recovery, new research shows.”
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This morning I tried to stay in bed and rest, but the cravings hit hard. Dopamine so low I could barely stay alert on the road. Now I’m at my safe café, frozen inside myself, watching a movie I can’t follow, thoughts detached from my body. Withdrawals are hard, but I keep showing up.
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Gambling Disorder: 4 Truths from a Groundbreaking New Study
Originally Published on January 20th, 2026 at 08:00 amWhen you picture someone with a gambling disorder, a specific image might come to mind. But what if that stereotype is outdated and dangerously incomplete?
A groundbreaking new study from an innovative program in Madrid called ‘Adcom’ reveals that the digital age is forging a new, more complex, and more hidden type of gambling addict. This research, based on hundreds of individuals who sought help voluntarily. And it challenges our most common assumptions about who is affected and why.
This article shares the most impactful and counter-intuitive findings from this research.
Prepare to see what gambling addiction really looks like today.
1. It’s Rarely Just About Gambling: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis
One of the study’s most critical findings is the extremely high rate at which Gambling Disorder co-occurs with other serious mental health conditions.
This situation, known as “Gambling Dual Disorder (GDD),” suggests that gambling is not an isolated issue. It’s a symptom of a much larger mental health struggle.
Among the participants who self-referred for a gambling problem, the numbers were stark:
- 57.4% showed evidence of other psychopathological symptoms.
- 64.9% experienced significant symptoms of depression.
- 51.3% were at risk for an anxiety disorder.
- 37.4% screened positive for ADHD.
This reframes gambling not as a simple lack of willpower, but as a complex disorder deeply intertwined with a person’s overall mental well-being. To be effective, treatment cannot just focus on the gambling; it must address these co-occurring conditions as well.
Gambling Disorder can be defined as “persistent and recurrent problematic gambling that leads to significant impairment or distress”.
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2. The Digital Divide: Online and Offline People with Gambling Disorder Are Strikingly Different People
This complex mental health picture becomes even more fragmented when we look at where the gambling happens. A divide that is creating two entirely different profiles of addiction.
The study revealed significant and clear differences between online gambling versus those who struggled with offline gambling. The most compelling demographic contrasts paint a clear picture:
- Age: The average online gambler was 30.6 years old, a full generation younger than the average offline gambler at 43.4 years old.
- Gender: While men were the majority in both groups, the disparity was much greater online. Only 5.3% of online gamblers were female, compared to 20.5% of offline gamblers.
- Prior Treatment: Individuals with offline gambling problems were far more likely to have previously sought help for a mental health issue (62.1%) than those with online problems (42.9%).
These differences are profound.
Technology has fractured the landscape of addiction. It’s created a younger, more isolated cohort that is harder to reach.
The fact that this online group has had significantly less prior contact with mental health services suggests a new, underserved population. A population that may not be captured by traditional outreach and may be less aware of their own underlying conditions.
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3. A Shocking Connection: Gambling Disorder and Compulsive Buying Go Hand-in-Hand
Perhaps the single most surprising finding was the powerful link between Gambling Disorder and another behavioral addiction: compulsive buying.
The study found that compulsive buying was a potential problem in an astonishing 85.2% of participants.
Breaking this down even further, for 57.7% of the entire group, the existence of a compulsive buying problem was considered “very probable/sure.”
This is highly counter-intuitive.
While both behaviors involve money, they are often viewed as completely separate issues. This powerful correlation is not just a quirky finding. It’s evidence that Gambling Disorder may be part of a broader spectrum of impulse-control disorders rooted in similar neurological pathways. It highlights a shared underlying mechanism related to the brain’s reward system and the cycle of financial distress and emotional coping.
4. Your Background and Other Vices Can Predict How You Gamble
The study went beyond simple descriptions to identify factors that could predict whether a person was more likely to struggle with online versus offline gambling. This analysis revealed a complex interplay of cultural factors, lifestyle, and co-occurring disorders that shape a person’s specific addictive behaviors.
The research identified several key predictors:
- Being born in Spain increased the odds of having an online gambling problem by more than five times.
- Excessive Internet use nearly tripled the odds of having an online gambling problem.
- Conversely, having a co-occurring alcohol addiction or an eating disorder significantly reduced the odds of having an online problem, making it far more likely the gambling problem was offline.
These points reveal that the specific form an addiction takes is not random. It is shaped by a combination of a person’s environment, other behaviors, and personal history.
Conclusion: A New Call for Awareness of Gambling Disorder
The message from this research is clear: the digital age has forged a new profile of gambling addiction that is younger, more hidden, and more complex. The old stereotypes simply don’t fit the modern reality.
Innovative programs like Adcom, which lower the barriers to seeking help, are not only crucial for providing treatment but also for gathering the vital data needed to truly understand the problem. This new knowledge allows for better prevention, more targeted interventions, and a more compassionate public understanding of a deeply challenging disorder.
Knowing that online addiction strikes a younger group with less mental health history, how must we radically change our outreach to find and help this hidden population before it’s too late?
How do you view gambling disorder after reading this article? Let us know in the comments!
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After three decades working in addiction recovery, I've seen a crucial pattern: social connections are key to long-term success. Society must shift from stigma to support, treating addiction as the medical condition it is. Punitive approaches hinder recovery. We need policies that support reintegration and reduce relapse risks. Check out my latest article: https://www.lifesjourneyblog.com/social-connectedness-and-addiction-recovery-why-community-support-is-the-missing-link-to-lasting-recovery/ Let's advocate for change! 📢 #PolicyChange #SupportNotPunish #AddictionRecovery #SocialSupport #MentalHealth
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What does a gambling addiction really look like? Going for Broke reveals the personal struggles, impact, and raw truth behind addiction, inspiring awareness and understanding.
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Holiday Gambling: Why You Bet Matters More Than How Much
Originally Published on December 23rd, 2025 at 08:00 amThe Surprising Psychology of Sports Gambling
Are you thinking about placing a little wager on a football game this holiday season? With the rapid growth and normalization of sports gambling across the United States and Canada, betting on a game is more common than ever. But what are the real reasons people gamble?
Most would assume it’s simply for fun, to make a game more exciting, or for the chance to win money. But what if the most important metric for gambling risk isn’t on a bank statement, but in the unseen emotions driving the bet?
A recent study of over 900 sports bettors reveals a more complex picture, uncovering deeper psychological motivations that separate casual fun from problematic behavior. The findings challenge our basic assumptions about gambling risk. This article will break down the five most impactful takeaways from this research, revealing that the “why” behind a bet is far more important than the “how much.”
1. Your Reason for Betting Matters More Than How Much You Spend
One of the study’s most unexpected findings was the relationship between mental health, betting habits, and gambling problems. The research showed that greater anxiety and depression were strongly linked to the severity of a person’s gambling problems. However, these emotional states were not significantly related to the total amount of money a person spent or the total number of bets they made.
This insight reframes how we should think about risk. It’s not just about the financial footprint of betting, but the emotional impetus behind it.
According to the study, the true indicator of risk isn’t found in a bettor’s bank statement, but in the emotional state that drives them to bet in the first place.
This is a critical distinction. It shifts the focus from a purely financial view of problem gambling to a psychological one, suggesting that the “why” you bet is a more telling sign of risk than the “how much” you spend.
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2. The Crucial Difference: Gambling for Fun vs. Betting to Escape
The study identified two key motivations that drive people to bet, each with vastly different outcomes:
- Enhancement Motives: Betting to increase positive emotions. This is the classic reason—placing a wager to add to the thrill and enjoyment of watching a game.
- Coping Motives: Betting to reduce or escape from negative feelings, such as anxiety, stress, or depression.
The results linked to each motive were counter-intuitive.
This revealed a fascinating paradox: while betting to enhance the fun of a game was linked to placing bets more often, it was simultaneously associated with fewer gambling problems. This suggests a clear psychological dividing line between frequent, low-risk engagement and problematic, high-risk behavior.
In stark contrast, betting to cope was the single strongest pathway linking pre-existing anxiety and depression to serious gambling problems.
Crucially, this connection held true even when the researchers accounted for other potential drivers like betting for social or financial reasons, isolating ‘coping’ as the most dangerous motivation. This finding strongly supports the “emotionally vulnerable pathway” model of problem gambling, where individuals use gambling as a maladaptive strategy to manage emotional distress.
3. “In-Play” Gambling Is a Different Beast Entirely
“In-play” sports betting, defined as making wagers during a live game, has exploded in popularity. The study’s findings on this specific group were stark. Compared to bettors who only place wagers before a game starts (single-event or traditional bettors), in-play bettors reported:
- Significantly higher levels of problem gambling.
- Significantly higher scores for both anxiety and depression.
- A higher frequency of betting.
This raises a critical question for researchers: does the high-speed, constant-feedback nature of in-play betting actively create psychological distress, or does it primarily attract individuals already struggling with anxiety and depression who are seeking a powerful distraction?
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4. For Sports Bettors, Anxiety and Depression Are Often Intertwined
The research observed that in this sample of sports bettors, depression and anxiety were “highly correlated.” In simple terms, participants who scored high on one tended to score high on the other.
The researchers noted that this suggests these conditions are more likely to be comorbid—or occur together—in people who bet on sports. The connection was so strong that the effects of anxiety and depression on gambling behaviors often overlapped. This reinforces the concept of a combined “emotional vulnerability” that can fuel problematic gambling, rather than a single, isolated mental health issue.
5. The Psychological Blueprint Is Surprisingly Consistent Across Genders
The study also examined differences between men and women, revealing a nuanced picture. On the surface, there were clear differences in behavior and emotional states:
- Men engaged in sports betting on significantly more days than women.
- Women reported significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, and betting for social and coping reasons.
Despite these differences in emotional states and motivations, men and women reported statistically similar levels of overall gambling problems.
The more profound finding was that despite these surface-level differences, the underlying psychological model was the same for both groups.
The core pathways showing how anxiety, depression, and motives lead to gambling problems did not differ between men and women. This suggests that when it comes to the fundamental emotional drivers of problem gambling, gender may not change the blueprint. Interventions, therefore, can likely focus on these consistent psychological drivers for everyone.
Conclusion
This research cuts through the noise of wins, losses, and dollar amounts to deliver a clear message:
Understanding the motivation behind gambling is the key to understanding the risk of it becoming a problem.
While many people bet to enhance their enjoyment of a sport with few negative consequences, the data points to a clear red flag:
The strongest pathway to serious gambling problems isn’t rooted in how much money is spent, but in whether the bettor is motivated by a need to cope with or escape from negative emotions.
Before placing your next bet, it might be worth asking: am I doing this to enhance my fun, or to escape my feelings?
Drop a comment and let us know if you were able to identify any motivations you may have for acting out this holiday season.
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Dragon Ball Z shaped Unconscy more than I ever realised.
As a kid, it was just the show after Pokémon.
As an adult, I see the resilience, the Taoist philosophy, the archetypes — and how the battles mirror my own journey through addiction, meditation, and inner power.Vegeta taught me the truth: sometimes you transcend only when you let go.
KAKAROT!! ⚡️🔥
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Beyond Willpower in Addiction: 4 Powerful Lessons
Originally Published on November 11th, 2025 at 08:00 amWe often think of addiction as a private, grueling battle of willpower.
Whether it’s a dependency on a substance, a behavior like gambling, or even an unhealthy pattern in a relationship, the prevailing narrative suggests that breaking free is a matter of pure, individual strength.
If you just try hard enough, you can overcome it. If you fail, it’s a personal failing.
But what if this framework is fundamentally flawed? A recent, year-long study offers a more structured, hopeful, and evidence-based path to recovery.
Researchers applied a specific form of therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to individuals struggling with a range of addictions and discovered that the right tools can do more than just help people cope; they can fundamentally transform their lives.
It’s about building a life so full and satisfying that the addiction no longer has room to thrive.
This year-long study is particularly significant because it was conducted in Kazakhstan, a region where evidence-based psychotherapy is still emerging and social stigma can be a major barrier to recovery.
This article distills the four most impactful takeaways from this groundbreaking research. It reveals how a systematic therapeutic approach can lead to profound, measurable life changes, challenging the myth that recovery is simply a matter of gritting your teeth and pushing through.
Lesson 1: The Change to Isn’t Small, It’s Transformative
While we might expect therapy to offer some benefit, the sheer magnitude of improvement seen in this study was extraordinary.
Participants who received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy didn’t just get slightly better; they experienced a dramatic and measurable enhancement in their overall well-being.
The study used the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life scale (WHOQOL-BREF), which measures well-being across four key areas. The results were staggering.
On average, the experimental groups saw their quality of life scores jump from the low 40s to the mid-70s on a 100-point scale. To put that in concrete terms, participants with alcohol use disorder went from an average score of 42.31 before therapy to 74.47 after one year.
This isn’t just a number on a chart; it represents a profound shift from a life constrained by addiction to one filled with new possibilities and well-being.
Meanwhile, the control groups, those who did not receive CBT, saw no meaningful improvement in their quality of life, with their average scores remaining essentially unchanged.
This powerful contrast repositions recovery as a genuine opportunity to build a measurably better and more satisfying life.
It’s about building a life so full and satisfying that the addiction no longer has room to thrive.
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Beyond Willpower Lesson 2: The Same Tools Can Fix Different Problems
One of the most compelling aspects of the study was its breadth.
Researchers applied the same core therapeutic model, CBT, to four very different challenges:
- Alcohol use disorder
- Drug addiction
- Gambling disorder
- Codependency
The key finding was that CBT was highly effective across the board.
For every single group that received therapy, there was a statistically significant reduction in the severity of their addiction. The data paints a clear picture of this versatility:
- For drug addiction, the experimental group’s average severity score dropped from 7.96 (signifying harmful use) down to 3.14 (representing low-risk or minimal use).
- For gambling disorder, the average severity score plummeted from a “severe” 39.55 to a “mild or moderate” 14.36.
This suggests that no matter the substance or behavior, the underlying challenge is often the same: learning to recognize triggers, challenge automatic negative thoughts, and develop new, healthier coping strategies.
CBT provides a toolkit for rewiring these exact processes, effectively helping people move from a place of denial or ambivalence into decisive action and long-term maintenance.
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Lesson 3: Codependency Isn’t Just a “Relationship Problem.” It’s Treatable.
The study took the significant step of including codependency, an excessive emotional or psychological dependence on a partner, often linked to that partner’s addiction, alongside clinical addictions. While codependency is not formally classified as a standalone diagnosis in major manuals like the DSM-5-TR, the researchers recognized it as a clinically significant phenomenon that is actively addressed in rehabilitation.
The results were a powerful validation of this approach.
The experimental group for codependency saw their average severity scores drop from a “high level” of 69.12 to a “moderate or low level” of 31.44. The control group, in stark contrast, showed no significant change.
For anyone who has felt trapped in a dynamic of supporting someone else’s addiction at the expense of their own well-being, this finding is a beacon of hope.
This is a crucial takeaway.
It frames the struggle of codependency not as a character flaw or an intractable relationship dynamic, but as a treatable condition. It offers empowerment and a clear path toward building greater independence, self-esteem, and healthier relationship dynamics.
Beyond Willpower Lesson 4: Recovery Isn’t Just Stopping, It’s a Total Life Upgrade
The study’s design was brilliant in its simplicity: it measured success in two ways. It tracked the reduction of the negative (addiction severity) and the increase of the positive (overall quality of life). The results showed that these two things are deeply intertwined.
The “quality of life” assessment wasn’t a vague feeling of happiness; it was a concrete evaluation of four essential domains of life:
- Physical Health: Including energy and fatigue, quality of sleep, and even physical mobility.
- Psychological Health: Covering everything from positive feelings and self-esteem to the ability to concentrate and learn new things.
- Social Relationships: Examining the quality of personal relationships, the strength of social support networks, and even sexual activity.
- Environment: Looking at practical, real-world factors like financial security, physical safety, the comfort of one’s home, and access to healthcare.
The participants who underwent CBT saw significant improvements across all of these areas. This demonstrates that effective treatment doesn’t just happen in a therapist’s office. It radiates outward, improving every facet of a person’s existence.
True recovery, as this study shows, is about building a life that is so robust and fulfilling that the old addictive behaviors no longer hold the same power or appeal.
Conclusion: A New Framework for Change
The findings from this study in Kazakhstan provide a powerful, evidence-based roadmap for recovery that moves far beyond the limited concept of willpower.
It shows that addiction, in its many forms, is not a moral failing but a condition that responds remarkably well to structured, compassionate, and science-backed intervention.
By focusing on cognitive and behavioral strategies, individuals can achieve not just abstinence, but a transformative and holistic improvement in their lives. The tools exist, the evidence is clear, and the potential for change is immense.
This research leaves us with a vital question to consider:
If we can treat these complex issues so effectively, what does that change about how we should approach mental health and personal growth in our own lives?
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A short video about our latest feature on opioid settlement funding in #Massachusetts ...
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since
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Who's interest funded the above study?
Throw baby out with the bathwater? Potency of cannabis is available in a wide range. I agree that it can induce psychosis/symptoms of mental health. If individual(s) choose to dabble, the public needs to understand lower-risk substance use guidelines - Go to regulated suppliers and obtain your drugs legally. Start with low THC %.
To understand this in terms of alcohol (also a drug) consumption - Don't go drinking moonshine. LCBO, BS, bars, restaurants, clubs are all regulated suppliers.
Let's also consider cocaine & meth.
Currie et al. (2024) [Cocaine and/or benzoylecgonine were detected in 46% (blood) and 66% (urine) of the total impaired driving samples submitted.]
Crispo et al. (2023) [Meth/Amph related ED visits concerns grew from 233 in 2003 to 4,146 individuals annually by 2020.]
Let's increase public health.
-Those led astray
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National Sober Day.
#sober #soberlife #recovery #sobriety #soberliving #soberaf #alcoholfree #addiction #sobercurious #sobermovement #recoveryispossible #wedorecover #soberissexy #addictionrecovery #soberlifestyle #mentalhealth #alcoholicsanonymous #onedayatatime #sobercommunity #cleanandsober #aa #sobrietyrocks #steps #sobermom #odaat #sobernation #love #alcoholfreelife #motivation #mentalhealthawareness National Sober Day is celebrated every year on 14th September.…
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Recovery Center Warns of “Gas Station Opioid” ⚠️💊
Michigan recovery experts say a new drug, 7-OH, is being sold legally at vape shops and mimics the effects of opioids — highly addictive and dangerous to those in recovery.
👉 Read more on the growing concern: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/recovery-center-warns-of-gas-station-opioid/
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An interaction I remember:
"Hey, yo, what's up, Adnan?
[I'm good, and you?]
It's all blessings, bro!
Ok, I'll see you later."-Those led astray
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Reviews - The Author(s) (2014)
Royal College of Psychiatristshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4248179/pdf/pbrcpsych_38_6_021.pdf
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@Pinchy63 Thank you for you reply, I agree, it's not just the upper echelon wealthy but the middle class rich who believe they are doing themselves and society a favour by propagating their self-centered values. If persons really cared about their fellow neighbours, their neighbourhoods, their communities etc, they would do more, but they don't. It's easier to sit in front of a screen and remain idle. I don't mean to come off as having all the answers, but when vulnerable people are taken advantage of, I start to boil. We need to shift our focus towards equitable healthcare for priority populations in our country. That's just how I feel...
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Is privatization of healthcare really the way to go? For profit companies need to take greater accountability - hospitals, addiction treatment facilities and insurance companies... and that's the bottom line!
https://youtube.com/shorts/GihMDyKnAzA?si=1sh19pmSNZ5MZCQe
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