Mariah Bourne
About Mariah
Mariah Bourne is a writer and editor who received her Master of Arts in Community Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She subsequently served as a Research Associate in many studies focused on education, addiction, and treatment, one of which examining the efficacy of an LED treatment device in reducing opioid cravings. Currently, she works as a freelance writer and is dedicated to providing helpful information to those seeking recovery from substance addiction.
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