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Steve O'Keefe

Addiction Treatment in Jail Cuts Recidivism in Half

Medicine-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder pays big dividends by lowering recidivism rates.

Gambling Addiction Research Is Being Taken Over by Gambling Syndicates

In a sick twist, some of the best resources on gambling addiction are found on websites that profit from the disorder.

Executive Order Allows Research on Ibogaine and Other Psychedelic Drugs

The government is fast-tracking research into psychedelic drugs that could improve the mental health of veterans.

Opioid Receptors in the Gut Targeted for Addiction Treatment

Recent research shows that opioid receptors in the gut can be damaged by stress, contributing to addiction.

The Relationship Between Stress and Eating Disorders

Research connecting stress and eating disorders has led to treatments that improve outcomes for both.

Smartphone Addiction: Myth or Menace?

After a jury awarded $6 million in damages in a social media addiction trial, experts wonder whether smartphone addiction is even real.