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    Photograph of a man interacting with an AI chatbot on a smartphone phone in his left hand while making a "finger gun" with his right hand.
    Smartphone Addiction

    Have We Entered the Era of AI Chatbot Killers?

    The combination of AI chatbot positive reinforcement and AI knowledge of lethal skills could be leading to an era of AI chatbot killers.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    An illustration of Elvis singing into the microphone.
    Mental Health Substance Abuse

    What’s Wrong With That Elvis Guy, Anyway?

    Did Elvis feel empty of everything except psychological pain?

    Posted on Pat Hartman
    Half-length photograph of a woman with an expression of surprise at learning GLP-1 drugs aren't the answer to overweight.
    GLP-1

    Are GLP-1 Drugs the Solution to Eating Addiction?

    If you’re using GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, you’re only getting half the story.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Image showing an economic growth chart amidst a background of pills symbolizing the growth of the addiction recovery economy.
    Addiction Treatment

    The Free Market Approach to Addiction Recovery, Part 2

    The second post in a series looks at places that are using opioid settlement funds to grow an addiction recovery economy.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of an empty park bench, symbolic of luring the homeless off park benches with affordable housing.
    Addiction Treatment

    The Free Market Approach to Addiction Treatment

    Building the case for a free market approach toward addiction treatment by investing in affordable housing.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photograph of a business door with a CLOSED sign, indicating the closure of eating disorder clinics.
    Eating Addiction

    Are GLP-1 Drugs Decimating the Market for Eating Disorder Clinics?

    The closure of eating disorder clinics may be the result of GLP-1 drugs and better behavioral health apps.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe