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Steve O'Keefe

Hooked On Phonics: When Playing Music Becomes an Addiction

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

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

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

An Unusual View From the Supply Side of Addiction

Harvard University does a deep dive on the supply side of opioid addiction.

HDAC5 and the Epigenetics of Addiction

Two new studies explain the role of the epigenetic enzyme, HDAC5, in cocaine addiction and depression.

Virtual Reality and Future-Self Avatars Work Wonders for Addiction Recovery

A promising study using virtual reality in the treatment of substance use disorders has led to a new startup.

The Next Addiction: AI Companions

MIT expert says smartphone addiction is about to take an exponential leap into AI companion addiction.