I Dropped a Podcast Telling My Story of Addiction As a Professor
A deluge of responses shouldn't surprise anyone.
September 3, 2026
Autism Neurodivergence and High-Control Churches
Autism may draw people to high-control churches, with struggles after arrival.
August 17, 2026
Can GLP-1s Cure Addiction?
Science suggests that GLP-1s may help conquer addiction, but history says no.
August 16, 2026
When 'I Appreciate You' Feels Hollow
Some expressions of appreciation can leave us unsettled.
August 1, 2026
Social Media and Social Networking for Social Scientists
Most social scientists are wary of social media. What are we doing on LinkedIn?
July 27, 2026
Does Academic Culture Support Addiction?
Alcohol and drug use in academia aren't new. Recent press coverage suggests the problem may run deeper than we've admitted.
July 4, 2026
What RFK Jr. Gets Right About Abstinence and Addiction
People fighting opioid use disorder deserve more than basic survival.
March 5, 2026
When Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Really PTSD?
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) and PTSD share many of the same symptoms. Getting it right when treating addiction increases patients' chances of lasting recovery.
February 16, 2026
Donald Trump's So-Called Alcoholic Personality
Social scientists have sought for years to identify an alcoholic personality and haven't found one. Amplifying politically convenient memes only increases stigma.
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The Downsides of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medications are now our go-to treatments for opioid addiction. Although life-saving, their downsides are underappreciated but should be considered in making treatment decisions.
Addiction: A Disease Both Like and Unlike Many Others
Experts agree that addiction is a disease, yet the disease model doesn't capture addiction's harmful effects on others. Downplaying the effects paradoxically increases stigma.
Psychology's Misdiagnosis Problem
There are many reasons why psychological treatments aren’t more effective. In principle, misdiagnosis is the easiest of them to address, but in practice, it might be the hardest.
Why Do Academics Often Dismiss 12-Step Recovery?
Twelve-step programs have millions of recovering members worldwide, yet they’re often dismissed by academics. Why?
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