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    BrainWeighve Eating Addiction Telehealth App Expands UCLA Trial

    Telehealth provider, eHealth International, expands their UCLA trial of weight loss app, BrainWeighve.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of a diverse group of young people watching a movie together as part of group cinematherapy.
    Addiction Treatment

    Cinematherapy for Depression and Addiction

    Cinematherapy has proven to be an effective addition to treatment for depression and addiction.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of researchers targeting the medial habenula for addiction treatment.
    Addiction Studies

    Research on the Medial Habenula and Opioid Addiction

    Dr. Ibañez-Tallon at Rockefeller University is targeting the medial habenula, a region of the brain loaded with opioid receptors.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    An internet meme about being sober.
    Alcohol Abuse Substance Abuse

    The Most Gangster Thing, Update

    We continue the story of Jason Williams, founder of Sober Gangster, who had a long road to addiction recovery and remained sober for decades.

    Posted on Pat Hartman
    Photo of teenager sitting near wall with head in one hand and smartphone in the other, a backpack and books are strewn on the ground.
    Opioid Addiction

    Teenage Opioid Use Doubles in Ottawa

    A report from Ottawa Public Health shows a shocking increase in teenage opioid use, doubling in just two years.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of college student with his head in his hands and his elbows on an upright piano illustrating the stress cause by an addiction to playing music.
    Addiction Studies

    Hooked On Phonics: When Playing Music Becomes an Addiction

    Recent studies show an addiction to playing music leads to worse outcomes for music students.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Illustration of oral pills versus syringe injection. Tablets in blister pack against liquid in syringe.
    GLP-1

    Lilly’s GLP-1 Pill Shines in Phase 3 Trial

    GLP-1 drugs in pill form work as well as injectables in Lilly trial.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe