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Steve O'Keefe

SAMHSA Increases Funding for Contingency Management Tenfold

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals new guidelines and funding for Contingency Management.

Sports Betting Apps Take $1,100 Per Year From Household Savings

New research shows that sports betting apps are driving down household savings and driving up bankruptcies.

Can You Get Addicted to Cats?

Is it possible to become addicted to cats? We examine the evidence for cat addiction and cat video addiction.

GLP-1 Drugs and Alcohol Use Disorder

A pair of studies point to the same conclusion, that GLP-1 drugs are effective against alcohol use disorder (AUD).

The Health Consequences of Discontinuing Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs 

New studies look at the health consequences of discontinuing use of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

Day One 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Addiction Treatment

The Federation of American Scientists lays out an agenda for accelerating innovation in addiction treatment.