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The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast

The Alcohol Problem Podcast aims to explore the nature of problem drinking with Dr James Morris and a range of guests.One to one support for your drinking is available with Dr James Morris at www.drjamesmorris.com

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32:03

Drink spiking, methanol poisoning & young people's...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Send us a text In this episode I talk to Dr Gabriel Caluzzi about drink spiking, methanol poisoning & young people's drinking. Dr Caluzzi is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University. His interests include youth and gendered drinking practices, and he recently co-authored the book “Young People, Alcohol, and Risk: A Culture of Caution”. For further reading on drink spiking, see: Burrell A, Woodhams J, Gregory P, et al. Spiking prevalence and ...

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53:00

The stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof. Georg...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Send us a text In this episode I talk to Prof. Georg Schomerus, Professor and Chair at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig. Prof Schomerus is a leading academic in the field of stigma towards alcohol and mental health problems. We discuss the nature of stigma towards alcohol problems, what drives stigma, how it relates to social behaviours and wider world events, and what can be done to challenge stigma. Support the show If you are interested in one-to-...

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52:48

In conversation with Aunee Bhogaita

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Send us a text In this episode, Aunee Bhogaita, shares her lived experience of alcohol problems and recovery. Aunee is a South Asian woman who has empowered herself through her experiences of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and alcohol addiction in order to challenge stigma and taboo surrounding these issues and help others. We discuss her early experiences of trauma as laying the foundations for her alcohol problems, her life story, her challenges and successes, and her recovery journey. ...

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40:43

The psychology of alcohol use and addiction with...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Prof. Roy Baumeister about the psychology of alcohol use and addiction. We cover topics such as why people drink, the effects of alcohol, the role of emotions such as guilt, and how self-control works. Prof Baumeister is one of the most eminent living psychologists with over 40 books and 700 scientific publications. His book "Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength" (with John Tierney) was a New York Times bestseller. Show notes Sh...

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46:57

'Change resistant drinkers'? The blue light approach...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2025/04/17

In this episode we talk to Mark Holmes and Mike Ward about the Blue Light approach, which aims to challenge the belief that nothing can be done with drinkers who may be deemed as 'not wanting to change'. The Blue Light approach aims to show there are a range of positive strategies that can be used to manage risk, reduce harm and promote change. We discuss the ideas and myths behind 'change resistant drinkers', and explore what approaches and strategies are most effective when working wi...

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55:38

Culture, politics & drinking with Dr James Nicholls

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2025/01/10

In this episode we talk to Dr James Nicholls about how drinking came to be such a significant part of many modern cultures. We discuss how alcohol use and problems have evolved over recent centuries, and how this reflects various political and social pressures. This includes how drinking escalated with the development of alcohol production, and how laws, consumers and attitudes have shaped drinking practices to the current day. Dr James Nicholls is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Stirli...

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48:23

Non-abstinent recovery: examining drinking reductions...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2024/08/01

In this episode we talk to Prof Katie Witkiewitz about non-abstinent recovery and the role of drinking reductions in reducing alcohol-related harm. We discuss this from both a public health perspective, and the role of abstinence or drinking reduction goals in the context of treatment and recovery. Professor Katie Witkiewitz is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions at the University of New Mexico. Professor Witkie...

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30:05

How the ‘alcoholism’ model evolved: IAS Alert episode...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2024/05/24

In this episode Jem Roberts, Communications Manager at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, interviews our host Dr James Morris. The episode was originally produced by the Institute of Alcohol Studies. They discuss how the model of ‘alcoholism’ evolved and led to beliefs about alcohol problems being heavily focused on the severe end of the spectrum. Dr Morris discusses how Alcoholics Anonymous, despite helping many people in their recovery, reinforces this model and carries some costs for public...

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32:28

What is alcohol treatment? With Dr Luke Mitcheson &...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2024/04/08

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37:47

In conversation with Millie Gooch

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2024/02/13

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41:48

In conversation with Joe Heeney

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2023/10/28

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29:01

Evaluating the Huberman Lab alcohol episode

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2023/07/10

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57:52

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

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2023/03/29

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34:42

Dry January & temporary abstinence: is it worth it?...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2022/12/20

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51:54

Drinking behaviour, risks and causes with Professor...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2022/11/18

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32:05

In conversation with Jon Ashworth MP

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2022/09/07

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39:53

Alcohol, addiction and the brain with Dr Marc Lewis

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2022/07/07

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42:05

What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Concepts and...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2022/04/05

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44:10

Labelling & language in mental health & alcohol with...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2022/01/10

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62:00

Alcohol and older adults with Dr Sarah Wadd & John...

The Alcohol "Problem" Podcast ·

2021/10/11

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