The Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast with Dr James Morris

In conversation with Chris Barnes

In this episode, I speak with Chris Barnes about his experience of alcohol use during his time in the British Army and his journey from problematic use to recovery. Chris

Addiction and the Family: Understanding, Support and Difficult Conversations – with Prof Richard Velleman

In this episode, we discuss how addiction affects families, the challenges of supporting a loved one, and practical, evidence-based approaches to  conversations with othe

Addiction, identity & 'denial' with Professor Hanna Pickard

In this episode I talk to Professor Hanna Pickard about addiction, identity and denial, and how these are relevant to understanding and treating alcohol problems. Hanna

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: treatment and recovery with Lesley & Dr Ashwin Dhanda

In this episode we discuss alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), what it is, its treatment, and hear Lesley's experience as a survivor of ARLD and transplant. Lesley

In conversation with Nathan Joseph

In this episode I speak to Nathan Joseph, an online fitness coach and author of The LCA method recipe book.  Nathan discusses his own personal journey through battling m

Drink spiking, methanol poisoning & young people's drinking with Dr Gabriel Caluzzi

In this episode I talk to Dr Gabriel Caluzzi about drink spiking, methanol poisoning & young people's drinking.  Dr Caluzzi is a Research Fellow at the Centre for A

The stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof. Georg Schomerus

In this episode I talk to Prof. Georg Schomerus, Professor and Chair at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig. Prof Schomerus is a leading

In conversation with Aunee Bhogaita

In this episode, Aunee Bhogaita, shares her lived experience of alcohol problems and recovery. Aunee is a South Asian woman who has empowered herself through her experien

The psychology of alcohol use and addiction with Prof. Roy Baumeister

In this episode, we talk to Prof. Roy Baumeister about the psychology of alcohol use and addiction. We cover topics such as why people drink, the effects of alcohol, the

'Change resistant drinkers'? The blue light approach with Mark Holmes & Mike Ward

In this episode we talk to Mark Holmes and Mike Ward about the Blue Light approach, which aims to challenge the belief that nothing can be done with drinkers who may be d

Culture, politics & drinking with Dr James Nicholls

In this episode we talk to Dr James Nicholls about how drinking came to be such a significant part of many modern cultures. We discuss how alcohol use and problems have e

Non-abstinent recovery: examining drinking reductions for public health with Prof Katie Witkiewitz

In this episode we talk to Prof Katie Witkiewitz about non-abstinent recovery and the role of drinking reductions in reducing alcohol-related harm. We discuss this from b

How the alcoholism model evolved: IAS Alert episode with Dr James Morris & Jem Roberts

In this episode Jem Roberts, Communications Manager at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, interviews our host Dr James Morris. The episode was originally produced by the I

What is alcohol treatment? With Dr Luke Mitcheson & Dr Mike Kelleher

In this episode we discuss alcohol treatment with two highly experienced practitioners, Dr Luke Mitcheson and Dr Mike Kelleher. We cover key components of effective treat

In conversation with Millie Gooch

In this episode we talk to Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society. Millie talks about her journey to sobriety and how this led her to setting up alcohol free spaces

In conversation with Joe Heeney

In this episode we talk to Joe Heeney about his life and experience of alcohol problems and recovery. Joe is a former CEO of Resolve, a drug and alcohol treatment servic

Evaluating the Huberman Lab alcohol episode

In this episode Dr James Morris evaluates the Huberman Lab's alcohol episode, particularly addressing why the language and terms used around alcohol problems are imp

Alcoholics Anonymous: what is it, how does it work?

In this episode we explore what Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is and how it works. First we talk to Dr Hannah Glassman, a qualitative researcher and psychologist who has pu

Dry January & temporary abstinence: is it worth it? With Prof. Matt Field

In this episode we talk to Prof. Matt Field about the evidence behind Dry January and temporary abstinence. We discuss what is known about the possible health and other b

Drinking behaviour, risks and causes with Professor Tony Moss

In this episode Professor Tony Moss talks about key drivers of drinking behaviour and alcohol-related risks, problems and causes. This covers how alcohol use can develop