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Steve O'Keefe

Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous

The Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) is a mutual aid organization for recovering technology addicts.

Hooked in 30 Minutes

Baylor University researchers reverse-engineer TikTok to show how the app is designed to be addictive.

The Connection Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Eating Addiction

New research shows similarities between how the body processes alcohol and sugar.

Avoidance Learning and Substance Use Disorders

Does avoidance learning lead to addiction or result from it? A new study tries to answer that question.

A Misguided Attempt at Explaining Smartphone Dangers

Britannica’s contribution to the smartphone addiction debate is a disastrous deep dive.

Addiction Treatment Policy Combines Carrots and Sticks

A report from the Brookings Institution assesses strategies for increasing participation in addiction treatment programs.