Is Chatbot Addiction a Lifelong Trap?
Both MIT Technology Review and Psychiatric Times take a look at how users stumble into chatbot addiction.
A World-Class Case History Called Elvis
We explore the concept of addiction as self-punishment in the context of Elvis Presley’s life.
The Role of the Gut in Amphetamine Addiction
New research from the University of Alabama in Birmingham implicates gut bacteria in amphetamine addiction.
Does Transfer Addiction Validate Displacement Theory?
Transfer addiction in patients after bariatric surgery is evidence of displacement and can be managed to optimize recovery.
Going the Last Mile in Addiction Treatment
Two addiction treatment specialists, one in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the other in Boulder, Colorado, go the last mile between the patient and the program.
Have We Entered the Era of AI Chatbot Killers?
The combination of AI chatbot positive reinforcement and AI knowledge of lethal skills could be leading to an era of AI chatbot killers.