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Steve O'Keefe

Is Food Addiction a Substance Use Disorder?

Scientific American interviews appetite neuroscientist Dr. Alexandra DiFeliceantonio about food addiction and eating addiction.

Non-Opioid Painkiller Really Works

Two randomized controlled trials of a non-opioid painkiller show THC beats opioids in both pain relief and tolerability.

AI Chatbot-Induced Psychosis Is All The Rage

Dozens more cases of AI chatbot-induced psychosis have recently been reported.

Video Games May Help Improve Brain Function

New studies show that playing video games can improve cognitive functioning and the ability to learn.

The Heart of Utah

Utah used to set the standard for combating homelessness and drug addiction. Now it’s turning toward involuntary incarceration.

How Psilocybin Repairs the Brain

A new study demonstrates how psilocybin repairs the brains of mice.