The Addiction Psychologist
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social
Official podcast of @apadivision50.bsky.social. Co-hosts @noahemery.bsky.social and @samuelacuff.bsky.social have discussions with researchers, clinicians, and policymakers about addiction.
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In this week's episode we have DOUBLED the expertise as we are joined by both Dr. Jalie Tucker and Dr. Katie Witkiewitz who discuss the dynamic behavioral ecological model of recovery. You don't want to miss this one!
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In this week's episode we have DOUBLED the expertise as we are joined by both Dr. Jalie Tucker and Dr. Katie Witkiewitz who discuss the dynamic behavioral ecological model of recovery. You don't want to miss this one!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/56wM...
Drs. Jalie Tucker & Katie Witkiewitz - A Dynamic Behavioral Ecological Model of Recovery
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November 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
In this week's episode we have DOUBLED the expertise as we are joined by both Dr. Jalie Tucker and Dr. Katie Witkiewitz who discuss the dynamic behavioral ecological model of recovery. You don't want to miss this one!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/56wM...
In this week's episode we have DOUBLED the expertise as we are joined by both Dr. Jalie Tucker and Dr. Katie Witkiewitz who discuss the dynamic behavioral ecological model of recovery. You don't want to miss this one!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/56wM...
Slow start to your week? Need a little Monday pick-me-up? Check out this throwback episode with Dr. Tammy Chung!
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Dr. Tammy Chung - Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities
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October 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Slow start to your week? Need a little Monday pick-me-up? Check out this throwback episode with Dr. Tammy Chung!
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ICYMI: Our new episode with Dr. John Holmes is out now! Listen anywhere you get your podcasts!
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October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
ICYMI: Our new episode with Dr. John Holmes is out now! Listen anywhere you get your podcasts!
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🚨New Episode Alert! 🚨
In this episode, Professor John Holmes (jholmessheff.bsky.social) discusses the story of how empirical evidence that changing alcohol unit pricing can have downstream effects on public health was turned into evidence-based policy.
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In this episode, Professor John Holmes (jholmessheff.bsky.social) discusses the story of how empirical evidence that changing alcohol unit pricing can have downstream effects on public health was turned into evidence-based policy.
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Professor John Holmes - Minimum Unit Pricing by The Addiction Psychologist
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 policy, including the model working...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🚨New Episode Alert! 🚨
In this episode, Professor John Holmes (jholmessheff.bsky.social) discusses the story of how empirical evidence that changing alcohol unit pricing can have downstream effects on public health was turned into evidence-based policy.
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In this episode, Professor John Holmes (jholmessheff.bsky.social) discusses the story of how empirical evidence that changing alcohol unit pricing can have downstream effects on public health was turned into evidence-based policy.
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You ever wonder how empirical evidence becomes the basis for evidence-based policy? Well do we have an episode for you! In our upcoming episode, Professor John Holmes (jholmessheff.bsky.social) joins us to discuss the research on alcohol pricing and how that has translated in the alcohol policy.
John Holmes (@jholmessheff.bsky.social)
Professor of Alcohol Policy at the University of Sheffield. Co-Director of NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions. Research focuses on alcohol pricing and MUP, no/lo drinks, youth drinking, drinking ...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
You ever wonder how empirical evidence becomes the basis for evidence-based policy? Well do we have an episode for you! In our upcoming episode, Professor John Holmes (jholmessheff.bsky.social) joins us to discuss the research on alcohol pricing and how that has translated in the alcohol policy.
New Episode alert!! 🚨In this episode, Dr. David Rudd talks with us about suicide, it's overlap with substance use, and current clinical best practice for managing suicidal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This is a great training resource.
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Dr. David Rudd - Suicide and Substance Use
Podcast Episode · The Addiction Psychologist · 09/08/2025 · 1h 19m
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September 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
New Episode alert!! 🚨In this episode, Dr. David Rudd talks with us about suicide, it's overlap with substance use, and current clinical best practice for managing suicidal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This is a great training resource.
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This week we broke 100k listens spanning 148 countries!!!
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August 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This week we broke 100k listens spanning 148 countries!!!
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The call for submissions to the 2026 World Congress of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies is out. This meeting only happens every 3 years. This one is the US and I will be serving the Substance Use Track Leader. Consider submitting something.
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August 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The call for submissions to the 2026 World Congress of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies is out. This meeting only happens every 3 years. This one is the US and I will be serving the Substance Use Track Leader. Consider submitting something.
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🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
The market for non-alcoholic (NA) has blossomed over the last decade. This week, we spoke with Dr. Molly Bowdring about the emerging trend of NA beverages and what it could mean for people looking to reduce their alcohol use.
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The market for non-alcoholic (NA) has blossomed over the last decade. This week, we spoke with Dr. Molly Bowdring about the emerging trend of NA beverages and what it could mean for people looking to reduce their alcohol use.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3MJF...
Dr. Molly Bowdring - The Emerging Trend of Non-alcoholic Beverages
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August 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
The market for non-alcoholic (NA) has blossomed over the last decade. This week, we spoke with Dr. Molly Bowdring about the emerging trend of NA beverages and what it could mean for people looking to reduce their alcohol use.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3MJF...
The market for non-alcoholic (NA) has blossomed over the last decade. This week, we spoke with Dr. Molly Bowdring about the emerging trend of NA beverages and what it could mean for people looking to reduce their alcohol use.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3MJF...
Wanting more Addiction Psychologist Podcast? Curious about a topic we haven't covered yet? Our suggestions box is open! Drop a topic, question, or person you want to hear about using the form below!
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July 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Wanting more Addiction Psychologist Podcast? Curious about a topic we haven't covered yet? Our suggestions box is open! Drop a topic, question, or person you want to hear about using the form below!
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ICYMI: Our latest episode is out now, featuring Dr. Sudie Back!
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July 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
ICYMI: Our latest episode is out now, featuring Dr. Sudie Back!
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Check it out here anywhere you get your podcasts:
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🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
PTSD vs. SUD - what should be addressed first? This week, we spoke with Dr. Sudie Back, of the Medical University of South Carolina, about the intricacies of co-occuring conditions and promising avenues for simultaneous treatment!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7d44...
PTSD vs. SUD - what should be addressed first? This week, we spoke with Dr. Sudie Back, of the Medical University of South Carolina, about the intricacies of co-occuring conditions and promising avenues for simultaneous treatment!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7d44...
Dr. Sudie Back - Prolonged Exposure for Substance Use Disorder and PTSD
The Addiction Psychologist · Episode
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July 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
PTSD vs. SUD - what should be addressed first? This week, we spoke with Dr. Sudie Back, of the Medical University of South Carolina, about the intricacies of co-occuring conditions and promising avenues for simultaneous treatment!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7d44...
PTSD vs. SUD - what should be addressed first? This week, we spoke with Dr. Sudie Back, of the Medical University of South Carolina, about the intricacies of co-occuring conditions and promising avenues for simultaneous treatment!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7d44...
Understanding the impact of co-occuring PTSD and alcohol use disorder can get complicated very quickly. Luckily, we have brilliant researchers and clinicians like Dr. Debra Kaysen to help break it down!
🔁 Revisit our powerful conversation with Dr. Kaysen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0Ffl...
🔁 Revisit our powerful conversation with Dr. Kaysen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0Ffl...
Dr. Debra Kaysen - PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder
The Addiction Psychologist · Episode
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July 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Understanding the impact of co-occuring PTSD and alcohol use disorder can get complicated very quickly. Luckily, we have brilliant researchers and clinicians like Dr. Debra Kaysen to help break it down!
🔁 Revisit our powerful conversation with Dr. Kaysen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0Ffl...
🔁 Revisit our powerful conversation with Dr. Kaysen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0Ffl...
Struggling to get your Monday started? 😴 Kickstart your day with this episode on Motivation Interviewing with Dr. Bill Miller to learn about how people move from ambivalence to action, and why that may be a key tool in addiction treatment.
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Dr. Bill Miller - Motivational Interviewing
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April 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Struggling to get your Monday started? 😴 Kickstart your day with this episode on Motivation Interviewing with Dr. Bill Miller to learn about how people move from ambivalence to action, and why that may be a key tool in addiction treatment.
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Check out our newest episode with Dr. Josh Grubbs (joshuagrubbsphd.bsky.social) on behavioral addictions.
April 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Check out our newest episode with Dr. Josh Grubbs (joshuagrubbsphd.bsky.social) on behavioral addictions.
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How different are substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, fundamentally? This week we spoke with Dr. Josh Grubbs, of the University of New Mexico, who walked us through the latest in the world of behavioral addiction.
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How different are substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, fundamentally? This week we spoke with Dr. Josh Grubbs, of the University of New Mexico, who walked us through the latest in the world of behavioral addiction.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3tgz...
Dr. Josh Grubbs - Behavioral Addictions
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March 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
How different are substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, fundamentally? This week we spoke with Dr. Josh Grubbs, of the University of New Mexico, who walked us through the latest in the world of behavioral addiction.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3tgz...
How different are substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, fundamentally? This week we spoke with Dr. Josh Grubbs, of the University of New Mexico, who walked us through the latest in the world of behavioral addiction.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3tgz...
Enjoyed Dr. Lara Coughlin's policy brief on contingency management earlier this month? Want to learn more about contingency management? Listen back to our episode with Dr. Stephen Higgins for a deeper discussion of all things contingency management!
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Intervention/Treatment for Substance Use Disorder, Part 3: Dr. Stephen Higgins - Contingency Management
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March 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Enjoyed Dr. Lara Coughlin's policy brief on contingency management earlier this month? Want to learn more about contingency management? Listen back to our episode with Dr. Stephen Higgins for a deeper discussion of all things contingency management!
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🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT🚨
In this week's episode, older adults 🤝 meet🤝 substance use. We sat down with Dr. Alexis Kuerbis of Hunter College and learned all about patterns of use and the unique factors to consider when working with aging populations.
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In this week's episode, older adults 🤝 meet🤝 substance use. We sat down with Dr. Alexis Kuerbis of Hunter College and learned all about patterns of use and the unique factors to consider when working with aging populations.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4D5C...
Dr. Alexis Kuerbis - Substance Use and Aging
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March 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT🚨
In this week's episode, older adults 🤝 meet🤝 substance use. We sat down with Dr. Alexis Kuerbis of Hunter College and learned all about patterns of use and the unique factors to consider when working with aging populations.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4D5C...
In this week's episode, older adults 🤝 meet🤝 substance use. We sat down with Dr. Alexis Kuerbis of Hunter College and learned all about patterns of use and the unique factors to consider when working with aging populations.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4D5C...
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social policy briefs are making a comeback! In this bite-sized episode, Dr. Lara Coughlin, of the University of Michigan, explores the intersection of policy changes and the practice of contingency management.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1aZ0...
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social policy briefs are making a comeback! In this bite-sized episode, Dr. Lara Coughlin, of the University of Michigan, explores the intersection of policy changes and the practice of contingency management.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1aZ0...
Policy Brief: Dr. Lara Coughlin on SAMHSA Contingency Management Incentive Changes
The Addiction Psychologist · Episode
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March 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social policy briefs are making a comeback! In this bite-sized episode, Dr. Lara Coughlin, of the University of Michigan, explores the intersection of policy changes and the practice of contingency management.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1aZ0...
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social policy briefs are making a comeback! In this bite-sized episode, Dr. Lara Coughlin, of the University of Michigan, explores the intersection of policy changes and the practice of contingency management.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1aZ0...
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
Kratom lives its life on the fast track. In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Kirsten Smith, of Johns Hopkins University, helps us keep up by discussing the rapidly changing state of kratom research.
Give it a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/21dO...
Kratom lives its life on the fast track. In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Kirsten Smith, of Johns Hopkins University, helps us keep up by discussing the rapidly changing state of kratom research.
Give it a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/21dO...
Dr. Kirsten Smith - What has been happening in the world of Kratom?
The Addiction Psychologist · Episode
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February 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Kratom lives its life on the fast track. In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Kirsten Smith, of Johns Hopkins University, helps us keep up by discussing the rapidly changing state of kratom research.
Give it a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/21dO...
Kratom lives its life on the fast track. In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Kirsten Smith, of Johns Hopkins University, helps us keep up by discussing the rapidly changing state of kratom research.
Give it a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/21dO...
Kratom! Miracle plant? Misunderstood risk? Somewhere in between? You may have heard of it before but what is the latest on how we understand it?
Tune into next week's episode of @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, where Dr. Kirsten Smith gives us the latest on all things KRATOM - dropping Monday!
Tune into next week's episode of @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, where Dr. Kirsten Smith gives us the latest on all things KRATOM - dropping Monday!
February 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Kratom! Miracle plant? Misunderstood risk? Somewhere in between? You may have heard of it before but what is the latest on how we understand it?
Tune into next week's episode of @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, where Dr. Kirsten Smith gives us the latest on all things KRATOM - dropping Monday!
Tune into next week's episode of @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, where Dr. Kirsten Smith gives us the latest on all things KRATOM - dropping Monday!
🎉HNY🎉!
Many people use this time to redefine their relationship with substances. For some, that may be abstinence. For others, it may be utilizing more protective behavioral strategies (PBS). Learn more about PBSs in an episode from our archives here:
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Many people use this time to redefine their relationship with substances. For some, that may be abstinence. For others, it may be utilizing more protective behavioral strategies (PBS). Learn more about PBSs in an episode from our archives here:
open.spotify.com/episode/2qst...
Dr. Mark Prince - Protective Behavioral Strategies
The Addiction Psychologist · Episode
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January 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🎉HNY🎉!
Many people use this time to redefine their relationship with substances. For some, that may be abstinence. For others, it may be utilizing more protective behavioral strategies (PBS). Learn more about PBSs in an episode from our archives here:
open.spotify.com/episode/2qst...
Many people use this time to redefine their relationship with substances. For some, that may be abstinence. For others, it may be utilizing more protective behavioral strategies (PBS). Learn more about PBSs in an episode from our archives here:
open.spotify.com/episode/2qst...
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Lindsay Squeglia, of the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about the effects of alcohol on brain development and how that relates to substance use disorders!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3cqp...
In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Lindsay Squeglia, of the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about the effects of alcohol on brain development and how that relates to substance use disorders!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3cqp...
Dr. Lindsay Squeglia - The Developing Adolescent Brain and Substance Use
The Addiction Psychologist · Episode
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December 10, 2024 at 7:13 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨
In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Lindsay Squeglia, of the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about the effects of alcohol on brain development and how that relates to substance use disorders!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3cqp...
In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Lindsay Squeglia, of the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about the effects of alcohol on brain development and how that relates to substance use disorders!
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3cqp...
When is it too early to have the "alcohol talk"? Can it be too late? Does it really matter how old one is when they start drinking?
Dr. Lindsay Squeglia has a lot to share about adolescent drinking and development. Stay tuned for the latest episode of
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, dropping soon!
Dr. Lindsay Squeglia has a lot to share about adolescent drinking and development. Stay tuned for the latest episode of
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, dropping soon!
December 6, 2024 at 6:28 PM
When is it too early to have the "alcohol talk"? Can it be too late? Does it really matter how old one is when they start drinking?
Dr. Lindsay Squeglia has a lot to share about adolescent drinking and development. Stay tuned for the latest episode of
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, dropping soon!
Dr. Lindsay Squeglia has a lot to share about adolescent drinking and development. Stay tuned for the latest episode of
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, dropping soon!
We've got a juicy ✨NEW✨ episode dropping next week. We aren't giving any spoilers on what it is on yet, but you can whet your appetite by listening to a previous episode with @robertmiranda.bsky.social.
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Dr. Robert Miranda - Treating Substance Use Disorder in Adolescence by The Addiction Psychologist
A great deal of our research focuses on adults with substance use disorder. Yet, many who develop severe substance use disorder begin during adolescence. What types of psychosocial treatments are avai...
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December 3, 2024 at 6:12 PM
We've got a juicy ✨NEW✨ episode dropping next week. We aren't giving any spoilers on what it is on yet, but you can whet your appetite by listening to a previous episode with @robertmiranda.bsky.social.
Check it out here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/add...
Check it out here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/add...