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Steve O'Keefe

More Evidence: Stress Is the Source of Addiction

The dramatic increase in substance use disorders in Israel shows how stress is the source of addiction.

Reward Theory vs. Relief Theory

The reward theory of addiction puts the emphasis on the substance rather than the stress.

Psychorphine? Monster New Drugs Hitting U.S. Market

New synthetic opioids cychlorphine and nitazines are 10 times worse than fentanyl, and they’re headed this way.

A New Source of Ibogaine

Researchers in Brazil have discovered a new source of ibogaine that can be harvested with less environmental damage.

The Relationship Between Alcohol Addiction and Eating Addiction

An interview with an expert in obesity and addiction yields insights into both disorders.

How to Raise a Gambling-Addicted Child

The story of teenage gambling addiction is just that: anecdotal evidence without scientific research.