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    Illustration of outlines of two heads, the one on the left is full of the word "stress" and the one on the right is filled with medications.
    Addiction Studies

    A Lever in the Brain Regulating Stress and Pain

    New research on alcoholism and the PVT reveals how animals use alcohol to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of a young woman in dialogue with a AI chatbot.
    Smartphone Addiction

    Is Chatbot Addiction a Lifelong Trap?

    Both MIT Technology Review and Psychiatric Times take a look at how users stumble into chatbot addiction.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    A sculpture of Elvis in a red classic car.
    Substance Abuse

    A World-Class Case History Called Elvis

    We explore the concept of addiction as self-punishment in the context of Elvis Presley’s life.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Computer illustration of a transparent human body showing the digestive system, a reference to the gut-brain connection.
    Substance Abuse

    The Role of the Gut in Amphetamine Addiction

    New research from the University of Alabama in Birmingham implicates gut bacteria in amphetamine addiction.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photograph of stones perfectly balanced as a metaphor for transfer addiction and the need to find safe substitute activities to displace stress.
    Displacement Eating Addiction

    Does Transfer Addiction Validate Displacement Theory?

    Transfer addiction in patients after bariatric surgery is evidence of displacement and can be managed to optimize recovery.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Image of the Fluxo open-air drug market in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
    Addiction Treatment

    Going the Last Mile in Addiction Treatment

    Two addiction treatment specialists, one in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the other in Boulder, Colorado, go the last mile between the patient and the program.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe