The Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast

Apr 17 2025 23 ep. 43 mins 2
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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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'Change resistant drinkers'? The blue light approach with Mark Holmes & Mike Ward

Apr 17 2025 46 mins  
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

Culture, politics & drinking with Dr James Nicholls

Jan 10 2025 55 mins  
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 hav

Non-abstinent recovery: examining drinking reductions for public health with Prof Katie Witkiewitz

Aug 01 2024 48 mins  
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 Direct

How the alcoholism model evolved: IAS Alert episode with Dr James Morris & Jem Roberts

May 24 2024 30 mins  
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 despite helpi

What is alcohol treatment? With Dr Luke Mitcheson & Dr Mike Kelleher

Apr 08 2024 32 mins  
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 health and other important issues, and other important issues such as the importance of the individual in leading their recovery. Dr Luke Mitcheson is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South London a

In conversation with Millie Gooch

Feb 13 2024 37 mins  
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 the sober curious. We discuss the current role of sobriety and possible reasons behind recent growth in sobriety movements, mindful drinking and other alcohol-free communities. As a journalist, Milli

In conversation with Joe Heeney

Oct 28 2023 41 mins  
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 Hertfordshire, which he founded in 2008 after experiencing his own drug and alcohol issues. Joe worked for 14 years in the Fire Brigade at a time when heavy drinking was normalised. Joe is now retired and

Evaluating the Huberman Lab alcohol episode

Jul 10 2023 29 mins  
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, whilst the Huberman Lab's episode provides a detailed description of the ways alcohol can affect the brain, body and health, in using alcoholism terminology it overlooks a number of important issue

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

Mar 29 2023 57 mins  
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 studies on experiences of people in AA. Next we talk to Prof John F Kelly who has conducted extensive research into how recovery and AA groups work. We examine a range of issues including the history

Dry January & temporary abstinence: is it worth it? With Prof. Matt Field

Dec 20 2022 34 mins  
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 drinkers from temporarily abstaining from alcohol. This includes who temporary abstinence may or may not be suitable for and implications for understanding drinking and alcohol addiction or dependence.