One of my main areas of interest is how concepts of addiction influence our behaviours. Issues such as confidence in our ability to change (or 'self-efficacy) have been well established as important predictors in success. I've been particularly interested in how beliefs about what 'a problem' actually is affects individuals own thoughts and behaviours. I've …
When is “controlled drinking” possible?
The great “controlled drinking” debate has a controversial history dating back to the 1960’s. Since then, politics, addiction ideology, and evidence have often been hard to separate...