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Steve O'Keefe

The Use of Video in Addiction Treatment

Three scientific studies show different approaches to using video in addiction treatment.

Nudify Apps Fueling Adolescent Pornography Addiction

One in eight teenagers has seen themselves or someone they know in deepfake pornography.

Bill Gates Sounds the Alarm on AI Addiction

The co-founder of Microsoft, AI pioneer Bill Gates, says AI addiction is real, and it’s about to get a lot worse.

Is the Epidemic of Loneliness the Result of Time Online?

As the amount of time spent online crowds out other activities, young people around the world report an epidemic of loneliness.

Pain Relief Without Reward

An analog of naloxone targets neurons in the nucleus accumbens, providing pain relief without reward.

What’s Behind the Problem Drinking Decline?

Research shows a sharp decline in problem drinking in the U.S., but no one is exactly sure why.