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 treatment, mental health and other important issues, and other important issues

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Feb 13th, 2024 37m 47s

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 and events for the sober curious. We discuss the current role of sobriety

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Oct 28th, 2023 41m 48s

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 service based in Hertfordshire, which he founded in 2008 after experiencing his ow

Evaluating the Huberman Lab alcohol episode

Jul 10th, 2023 29m 1s

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 important. For instance, whilst the Huberman Lab's episode provides a detailed des

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

Mar 29th, 2023 57m 52s

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 published multiple studies on experiences of people in AA. Next we talk to Pro

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

Dec 20th, 2022 34m 42s

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 benefits for drinkers from temporarily abstaining from alcohol. This incl

Drinking behaviour, risks and causes with Professor Tony Moss

Nov 18th, 2022 51m 54s

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 into addiction, and the complex nature of associated problems and the rang

In conversation with Jon Ashworth MP

Sep 7th, 2022 32m 5s

In this episode we speak to Jon Ashworth MP about his experience and views of parental alcohol problems and affected others, as well as parliamentary drinking culture, alcohol policy and related issues. Jon has spoken openly about his father's

Alcohol, addiction and the brain with Dr Marc Lewis

Jul 7th, 2022 39m 53s

In this episode we talk to Dr Marc Lewis, a neuroscientist and former professor of developmental psychology. We explore what addiction is from a neuroscience perspective, including why Marc does not consider it a disease, despite changes to th

What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Concepts and measurement with Dr Cassie Boness

Apr 5th, 2022 42m 5s

In this episode we talk to Dr Cassie Boness about the idea of ‘Alcohol Use Disorder’ (AUD) as a widely applied concept in the identification and treatment of alcohol problems. Alcohol Use Disorder is the basis for identifying an alcohol problem

Labelling & language in mental health & alcohol with Dr Lucy Foulkes

Jan 10th, 2022 44m 10s

In this episode we talk to Dr Lucy Foulkes about labelling and language in the context of mental health and alcohol issues. We discuss how labels like alcoholic or schizophrenia may serve an important role for people to identify or respond to

Alcohol and older adults with Dr Sarah Wadd & John Slater

Oct 11th, 2021 1h 2m

In this episode we explore alcohol use and problems amongst older adults. Alcohol problems have been rising in recent decades amongst older drinkers, despite falls in consumption in other age groups. We talk to Dr Sarah Wadd, a researcher at th

Alcohol risk, guidelines and messaging with Tom Chivers & Colin Angus

Jul 14th, 2021 1h 3m

In this episode I talk to two guests about the risks of alcohol use and attempts to communicate these via the UK's recommended guidelines of 14 units a week. Firstly I talk to Tom Chivers, science editor at UnHerd and author. We talk about how

In conversation with Chelsey Flood

Apr 19th, 2021 49m 50s

In this episode I talk to Chelsey (CJ) Flood, a novelist, lecturer, and the creator of Beautiful Hangover, a blog/community about alcohol and recovery. Chelsey talks about how alcohol came into her life, how it became problematic, the role of A

Youth drinking in decline with Dr Melissa Oldham

Mar 4th, 2021 35m 19s

In this episode we talk to Dr Melissa Oldham about why alcohol consumption appears to have fallen amongst children and young people over recent decades. Evidence shows that overall falls in UK consumption have been driven entirely by young peop

Lockdown drinkers? COVID-19 and alcohol use

Jan 29th, 2021 56m 44s

In this episode guests talk about the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol use.Guests include:Dr Sadie Boniface and Habib Kadiri from the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) who provide an overview of some of the key indications from the rese

Alcoholics Anonymous and spirituality in recovery with Dr Wendy Dossett

Dec 22nd, 2020 43m 27s

In this episode we talk to Dr Wendy Dossett, an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Chester, about spirituality in recovery. This is discussed in terms of its interpretations through Alcoholics Anonymous as well spiri

The science of hangovers with Dr Sally Adams

Nov 19th, 2020 32m 27s

In this episode we talk to Dr Sally Adams, a hangover researcher at the University of Bath's Addiction and Mental Health Group about the science around hangovers! Questions include what hangovers really are, how individuals vary in their hangov

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Oct 27th, 2020 34m 26s

In this episode I talk to journalist and TV broadcaster Adrian Chiles, the man behind the widely applauded 2018 BBC documentary, ‘Drinkers Like Me’. The programme has been credited with prompting a national conversation about alcohol use, and A

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