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From Junkie Jokester to Advocate Activist

Here are some successful examples of how comedians in addiction recovery channel their struggles into comedy material.

Following the Addiction Treatment Trail in Boston

WBUR in Boston follows a recovering addict through addiction treatment, and we follow along.

A Shift in the Future of Addiction in America

NPR Morning Edition reports on a persistent, marked decline in monthly overdose deaths that is sweeping across the United States.

Toward a Universal Treatment for Addiction

Combining two recent resources, we attempt to sketch a universal treatment for behavioral disorders and substance use disorders.

Akrasia, Biased Choice, and the Unified Theory of Addiction

In concluding his book, A New Approach to Addiction and Choice, Dr. Reinout W. Wiers stumbles upon the Unified Theory of Addiction.

How to Change Your Mind

In his book, A New Approach to Addiction and Choice, Dr. Reinout Wiers examines ways to repair cognitive systems damaged by addiction.