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Steve O'Keefe

Should Social Media Companies Be Held Liable for Addictive Algorithms?

Should social media companies be held liable for mental health problems caused by addictive algorithms?

People Who Stop Taking GLP-1 Drugs Such As Ozempic and Wegovy Rapidly Gain Back Weight

New reporting documents the weight gain when people stop taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

Almost Half of U.S. Teens Say They’re Addicted to Their Phones

New studies show a quarter of smartphone users – and nearly half of American teens – are addicted to their phones.

Facing Your Pain Is the Key to Happiness Says Addiction Expert

Anna Lembke, M.D., is the author of the book Dopamine Nation and co-author of a massive Stanford-Lancet report on the opioid crisis.

Cytisine – Made From Natural Products – Approved for Treatment of Nicotine Addiction

A drug derived from poisonous laburnum seeds, cytisine has been approved as a stop-smoking aid and shows promise for treating other addictions.

A Look at the Year Ahead From AddictionNews

A preview of the coming year, including everything from GLP-1 drugs to ibogaine to apps effective in the treatment of substance use disorders.