The Addiction Psychologist

Dr. Eric Pedersen - Mobile Interventions for Veterans

Veterans in the United States have higher rates of mental health concerns and substance use compared to the general population, yet tend to seek care at lower rates. How

Dr. David Epstein - Let's agree to agree

Theories of addiction abound: various choice models and brain disease models, all trying to explain why people use substances in ways that appear to harm them. Theories a

Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal - Barriers in Access to Healthcare and Harm Reduction Services

Healthcare in the United States can be exceptional—that is, if you have enough resources. What if our systems worked to support people with fewer resources to get the hel

Dr. Joseph Schacht - Can We Leverage GLP-1s for Substance Use Disorder?

GLP-1s have rapidly increased in popularity, Due to their seemingly remarkable ability to facilitate weight loss. These findings have led to increased interest in underst

Dr. Andrea King - Subjective and Biphasic Effects of Alcohol

In this episode of the Addiction Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Andrea King discusses her extensive research on subjective effects of alcohol and their implications for addict

Dr. Hanna Pickard - What would you do alone in a cage with nothing but cocaine?

What would you do alone in a cage with nothing but cocaine? These are the precise experimental arrangements in animal models that served as the foundation for popular mod

Drs. Jalie Tucker & Katie Witkiewitz - A Dynamic Behavioral Ecological Model of Recovery

How does the environment impact a person's recovery journey over time? In this episode, Drs. Jalie Tucker and Katie Witkiewitz discuss their recently articulated dynamic

Professor John Holmes - Minimum Unit Pricing

What happens when a government sets the minimum price for alcohol? In this episode with Professor John Holmes, we unpack the science behind the minimum unit pricing polic

Dr. David Rudd - Suicide and Substance Use

Death by suicide has increased in recent decades, propelling it to the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. Substance use is common among people at risk for

Dr. Molly Bowdring - The Emerging Trend of Non-alcoholic Beverages

Over the last decade, more and more people seem to be rethinking their drinking. This is in part evident by the recent surge in popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, or

Dr. Sudie Back - Prolonged Exposure for Substance Use Disorder and PTSD

In many clinical contexts, substance use disorder is often treated separately from posttraumatic stress disorder. Yet, these conditions commonly co-occur and are reciproc

Dr. Josh Grubbs - Behavioral Addictions

Behavioral addictions have increased in importance over the past few decades and are perhaps more relevant than ever with the legalization of sports betting across Americ

Dr. Alexis Kuerbis - Substance Use and Aging

The world population is aging. In the United States alone, the population of older adults 65 and up is projected to nearlydouble by 2060, from 49 million in 2016 to 95 mi

Policy Brief: Dr. Lara Coughlin on SAMHSA Contingency Management Incentive Changes

On this Addiction Psychologist segment, we talk to experts about new policy developments to get a better understanding of the implications for our work, our clients, and

Dr. Kirsten Smith - What has been happening in the world of Kratom?

Dr. Kirsten Smith joined us in June 2022 for a wonderful discussion about Kratom. In this episode, she updates us on the volatile changes that have occurred since our las

Dr. Lindsay Squeglia - The Developing Adolescent Brain and Substance Use

Although risk of substance use disorder exists for anyone that uses substances, study after study shows that early initiation of substance use in adolescence is a strong

Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock - Gambling Disorder

Gambling continues to grow in popularity in the United States, particularly with the introduction of sport betting. Should we be concerned? Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock joins u

Dr. Michael Sayette - Alcohol and the Social Context

Alcohol is often consumed around others: at bars or clubs, social events, college parties, or dinner with friends. How does alcohol influence social connection, and vis-a

Dr. Tammy Chung - Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities

Substance use often initiates in adolescence, and an earlier age of first use is associated with a higher likelihood of lifetime problems. But, do risky behaviors carry t

Dr. Denis McCarthy - Impaired Driving

Alcohol impairs motor activity and cognitive functioning that is critical for effective and safe driving, increasing risk of accident. In fact, approximately 1/3 of all t