The Addiction Psychologist

Samuel Acuff and Noah Emery
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The Addiction Psychologist

Drs. Noah Emery and Samuel Acuff interview researchers, clinicians, and policymakers in the field of addiction psychology with the hopes of enhancing recovery. Official podcast of the Society for Addiction Psychology.

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

    24 FEB

    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 last discussion. Dr. Kirsten Smith is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit at Johns Hopkins University.  If you haven't heard the first episode, make sure to have a listen to get caught up to speed on Kratom!

    1 h y 13 min
  2. Dr. Lindsay Squeglia - The Developing Adolescent Brain and Substance Use

    09/12/2024

    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 predictor of later substance-related problems and is associated with higher risk . What is going on in the brain during adolescence, and how do substances affect it? Dr. Lindsay Squeglia discusses the development of the brain during adolescence and the risks of substance use during adolescence, and attempts to answer our questions about the chicken or the egg. Dr. Squeglia also talks about her efforts to create evidence-based psychoeducation programs about substance use for adolescents and programs to help teens get involved in science. Dr. Lindsay Squeglia is a Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, and a Co-Director of the MUSC Youth Collaborative. Find out more about her work here.

    1 h y 8 min
  3. Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock - Gambling Disorder

    11/11/2024

    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 us to discuss prevalence of gambling disorder, differences between gambling and substance use disorders, and the potential implications o rapidly rising rates of gambling in the United States. Dr. Weinstock is a Professor and the Department Chair in the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University. You can learn more about his work here.

    1 h y 16 min
  4. Dr. Michael Sayette - Alcohol and the Social Context

    07/10/2024

    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-versa? Why are they so seemingly interconnected? In this episode, Dr. Michael Sayette discusses his research on alcohol's relationship with the social context and the clinical importance of understanding how the acute effects of alcohol influence social connection. Dr. Sayette is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. You can learn more about his work here.

    1 h y 24 min
  5. Dr. Tammy Chung - Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities

    09/09/2024

    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 the same risks for everybody? Dr. Tammy Chung discusses social determinants of health and racial health disparities in young people and highlights how factors in our society create disparities, resulting in more risk from substance use and other health behaviors for people in some groups than others. Dr. Tammy Chung is the Director of the Center for Population Behavioral Health and a Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers University. Find out more about her work here.

    1 h y 3 min
  6. Dr. Denis McCarthy - Impaired Driving

    22/08/2024

    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 traffic fatalities are alcohol-related. Why do some people drive after drinking despite these risks? Dr. Denis McCarthy discusses the history of impaired driving and policy, theories of impaired driving-related decision making, and pathways to prevention, intervention, and treatment. Dr. McCarthy also discusses cannabis-impaired driving and important distinctions between cannabis and alcohol. Dr. Denis McCarthy is the Middlebush Professor of Psychology at the University of Missouri. Learn more about his work here.

    1 h y 21 min
  7. Dr. Emily Hennessy - Recovery Capital

    15/07/2024

    Dr. Emily Hennessy - Recovery Capital

    People attempting recovery face formidable challenges to successful sustained remission. Return to use depends upon the individual's access to recovery capital, or the collection of resources available that can bolster or improve recovery. In this episode, Dr. Emily Hennessy discusses the science of recovery capital and how improving recovery capital can enhance recovery and save lives. Dr. Emily Hennessy is the Associate Director of Biostatistics at the Recovery Research Institute and an Associate Director at the National Center on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery at Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School.

    1 h y 7 min
  8. Dr. Carlo DiClemente - Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change

    13/05/2024

    Dr. Carlo DiClemente - Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change

    People range in their readiness to make changes to different behaviors. Processes occurring naturally in each stage differ across the spectrum of readiness to for behavior change. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Carlo DiClemente about the origins and development of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change. This model has become a standard and common language for a generation of behavior change specialists working with people experiencing addiction, in addition to many other health-related behavior changes. Dr. DiClemente is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology the the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a former President of the the Society of Addiction Psychology.

    1 h y 9 min
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Drs. Noah Emery and Samuel Acuff interview researchers, clinicians, and policymakers in the field of addiction psychology with the hopes of enhancing recovery. Official podcast of the Society for Addiction Psychology.

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  • Creador
    Samuel Acuff and Noah Emery
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodios
    60
  • Clasificación
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    © Samuel Acuff and Noah Emery
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