May 19, 2012

Alcoholics Anonymous Leads to Increased Binge Drinking – Brandsma Study

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A study showed that alcoholic men who went to Alcoholics Anonymous became 9 times more likely to subsequently “binge drink” than those who used a cognitive behavioral approach.  What’s more, they were also 5 times more likely to binge than a control group who received no help with drinking.  The take-home message here is: you’re [...]

A True Classic: Rat Park Criticizes Addiction Research Methods

Tight Quarters In Conventional Rat Experiments

A fresh look at the classic, yet underrated addiction study: Rat Park.

Peele: Addiction In The Real vs Clinical World

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Stanton Peele discusses the reality of addiction vs the myths of the recovery culture.

My Poster-Boy

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Is Charlie Sheen a poster boy for the non-12-step, non-disease crowd?