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
- Update frequency
- every 71 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The stigma of alcohol dependence with Prof. Georg Schomerus
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 th…
In conversation with Aunee Bhogaita
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 a…
The psychology of alcohol use and addiction with Prof. Roy Baumeister
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 emotion…
'Change resistant drinkers'? The blue light approach with Mark Holmes & Mike Ward
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 w…
Culture, politics & drinking with Dr James Nicholls
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 rec…
Non-abstinent recovery: examining drinking reductions for public health with Prof Katie Witkiewitz
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 he…
How the alcoholism model evolved: IAS Alert episode with Dr James Morris & Jem Roberts
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 Alc…
What is alcohol treatment? With Dr Luke Mitcheson & Dr Mike Kelleher
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 he…
In conversation with Millie Gooch
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 …
In conversation with Joe Heeney
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 Hertfo…
Evaluating the Huberman Lab alcohol episode
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…
Alcoholics Anonymous: what is it, how does it work?
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 …
Dry January & temporary abstinence: is it worth it? With Prof. Matt Field
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 dri…
Drinking behaviour, risks and causes with Professor Tony Moss
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,…
In conversation with Jon Ashworth MP
Alcohol, addiction and the brain with Dr Marc Lewis
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…
What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Concepts and measurement with Dr Cassie Boness
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 U…
Labelling & language in mental health & alcohol with Dr Lucy Foulkes
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 se…
Alcohol and older adults with Dr Sarah Wadd & John Slater
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 oth…
Alcohol risk, guidelines and messaging with Tom Chivers & Colin Angus
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 Chive…