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Steve O'Keefe

Does Ozempic Cause Weight Loss by Impacting the Brain or the Gut?

A study from The Netherlands examines the impacts of GLP-1 agonists on the central nervous system using fMRI.

Is Ozempic the Gateway Drug for CBT?

Two recent studies show nearly twice the weight loss for patients who undergo group CBT in addition to taking liraglutide, a GLP-1 agonist.

Social Media Addiction Cases Dismissed Against Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google

A California state judge dismissed school district claims that tech companies be held liable for social media addiction.

Testing Advances on Psychedelic Therapies for Substance Use Disorders

Positive results have caused a surge in clinical trials of psychedelic substances to treat substance use disorders.

San Jose Launches First-In-The-Country Addiction Treatment Program for Teens

The Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center is setting the gold standard in comprehensive care for teens suffering from substance use disorders.

Private Equity Firms Trying to Block Efforts to Make Methadone Easier to Prescribe

Recent reports raise the concern that private equity has taken over addiction treatment and is blocking efforts to broaden care.