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Steve O'Keefe

Attentional Bias Modification

Attentional bias makes people overly sensitive to certain stimuli. Attentional bias modification attempts to fix that.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stress Management

We examine the differences between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress management techniques.

A Lever in the Brain Regulating Stress and Pain

New research on alcoholism and the PVT reveals how animals use alcohol to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain.

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.