The 12 Steps According to Russell Brand
Watch 'The 12 Steps According to Russell Brand' (2018) on AddictionTube. A humorous and honest 10-minute interpretation of the 12 Steps for recovery.
Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope | Scott McFadden
Watch 'Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope' by Scott McFadden (2020) on AddictionTube. An 18-minute talk addressing stigma and offering hope for recovery.
Addiction Neuroscience 101
Watch 'Addiction Neuroscience 101' (2018) on AddictionTube. A 25-minute overview of the neurobiology of addiction.
Chris Herren Speaking on His Addiction Recovery Story
Watch 'Chris Herren Speaking on His Addiction Recovery Story' (2015) on AddictionTube. A 17-minute motivational speech by former basketball player Chris Herren.
Disconnected Brains: How Isolation Fuels Opioid Addiction | Rachel Wurzman
Watch 'Disconnected Brains: How Isolation Fuels Opioid Addiction' by Rachel Wurzman (2018) on AddictionTube. A 19-minute talk on addiction as a biopsychosocial disorder.
Do You Have More Heart Than Scars? | Zackary Paben
Watch 'Do You Have More Heart Than Scars?' by Zackary Paben (2017) on AddictionTube. A 17-minute inspirational talk on resilience and healing.
Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong | Johann Hari
Watch 'Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong' by Johann Hari (2015) on AddictionTube. A 15-minute talk challenging addiction myths.
Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do | Michael Brody-Waite
Watch 'Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do' by Michael Brody-Waite (2018) on AddictionTube. A 19-minute talk by an entrepreneur in recovery.
The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment | Mark Tyndall
Watch 'The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment' by Mark Tyndall (2017) on AddictionTube. A 17-minute talk on harm reduction strategies.
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime | Nadine Burke Harris
Watch 'How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime' by Nadine Burke Harris (2015) on AddictionTube. A 16-minute talk on trauma’s impact.
The 12 Steps According to Russell Brand
Watch 'The 12 Steps According to Russell Brand' (2018) on AddictionTube. A humorous and honest 10-minute interpretation of the 12 Steps for recovery.
Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope | Scott McFadden
Watch 'Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope' by Scott McFadden (2020) on AddictionTube. An 18-minute talk addressing stigma and offering hope for recovery.
Addiction Neuroscience 101
Watch 'Addiction Neuroscience 101' (2018) on AddictionTube. A 25-minute overview of the neurobiology of addiction.
Chris Herren Speaking on His Addiction Recovery Story
Watch 'Chris Herren Speaking on His Addiction Recovery Story' (2015) on AddictionTube. A 17-minute motivational speech by former basketball player Chris Herren.
Disconnected Brains: How Isolation Fuels Opioid Addiction | Rachel Wurzman
Watch 'Disconnected Brains: How Isolation Fuels Opioid Addiction' by Rachel Wurzman (2018) on AddictionTube. A 19-minute talk on addiction as a biopsychosocial disorder.
Do You Have More Heart Than Scars? | Zackary Paben
Watch 'Do You Have More Heart Than Scars?' by Zackary Paben (2017) on AddictionTube. A 17-minute inspirational talk on resilience and healing.
Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong | Johann Hari
Watch 'Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong' by Johann Hari (2015) on AddictionTube. A 15-minute talk challenging addiction myths.
Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do | Michael Brody-Waite
Watch 'Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do' by Michael Brody-Waite (2018) on AddictionTube. A 19-minute talk by an entrepreneur in recovery.
The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment | Mark Tyndall
Watch 'The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment' by Mark Tyndall (2017) on AddictionTube. A 17-minute talk on harm reduction strategies.
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime | Nadine Burke Harris
Watch 'How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime' by Nadine Burke Harris (2015) on AddictionTube. A 16-minute talk on trauma’s impact.
Let’s Quit Abusing Drug Users | Carl Hart
Watch 'Let’s Quit Abusing Drug Users' by Carl Hart (2015) on AddictionTube. A 19-minute talk on addiction and policy reform.
The Merits of Harm Reduction | Melissa Byers
Watch 'The Merits of Harm Reduction' by Melissa Byers (2019) on AddictionTube. A 14-minute talk on harm reduction and recovery.
Nuggets
Watch 'Nuggets' (2015) on AddictionTube. A 5-minute cartoon depicting addiction’s grip through a kiwi bird’s story.
The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power | Gabor Maté
Watch 'The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power' by Gabor Maté (2012) on AddictionTube. A 19-minute talk by a renowned physician.
Recover Out Loud | Tara Conner
Watch 'Recover Out Loud' by Tara Conner (2017) on AddictionTube. A 10-minute talk by former Miss USA on her addiction journey.
Revitalize | Living With Addiction | Amber Valletta
Watch 'Revitalize | Living With Addiction' by Amber Valletta (2015) on AddictionTube. A 16-minute talk by a supermodel on living with addiction.
Rewriting the Story of My Addiction | Jo Harvey Weatherford
Watch 'Rewriting the Story of My Addiction' by Jo Harvey Weatherford (2015) on AddictionTube. A 10-minute talk on personal recovery from alcohol addiction.
The Stigma of Addiction | Tony Hoffman
Watch 'The Stigma of Addiction' by Tony Hoffman (2018) on AddictionTube. A 15-minute talk on overcoming addiction and stigma.
The Island of Sanity: Navigating Through Loved Ones’ Addictions | Karen Perlmutter
Watch 'The Island of Sanity: Navigating Through Loved Ones’ Addictions' by Karen Perlmutter (2022) on AddictionTube. A 13-minute talk for families affected by addiction.
Addiction is a Disease. We Should Treat it Like One | Michael Botticelli
Watch 'Addiction is a Disease. We Should Treat it Like One' by Michael Botticelli (2016) on AddictionTube. A 13-minute talk on treating addiction as a medical condition.
Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave
Watch 'Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave' on AddictionTube. Ryan Soave, LMHC, shares actionable tools for breaking the addictive cycle, addressing trauma, and building distress tolerance through yoga nidra, breathwork, and meditation.
Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. Dr. Anna Lembke explains dopamine’s role in addiction, the pleasure-pain balance, withdrawal, relapses, and the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power | Gabor Maté (TEDxRio+20)
Watch 'The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power | Gabor Maté (TEDxRio+20)' on AddictionTube. Gabor Maté argues that addiction is not a moral failing but a response to pain, stress, and disconnection, urging a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to recovery.
How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction | Gabor Maté
Watch 'How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction | Gabor Maté' on AddictionTube. Drawing on clinical experience, Gabor Maté explains how childhood adversity changes stress and reward systems, increasing vulnerability to addiction and compulsive coping.
Is Addiction a Choice? | Big Questions with Gabor Maté
Watch 'Is Addiction a Choice? | Big Questions with Gabor Maté' on AddictionTube. Maté addresses the ‘choice’ narrative, differentiating initial use from addiction, and outlines social, biological, and psychological drivers behind compulsive use.
Hooked: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & Addiction (Full Interview)
Watch 'Hooked: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & Addiction (Full Interview)' on AddictionTube. In-depth conversation covering the roots of addiction in unmet needs and trauma, with practical guidance on connection, boundaries, and compassionate care.
The Psychology of Addiction | With Dr. Gabor Maté
Watch 'The Psychology of Addiction | With Dr. Gabor Maté' on AddictionTube. Maté defines addiction as repeated behavior with relief or pleasure despite harm, and discusses pathways to healing through connection and meaning.
What's the #1 Way to Recover from Addiction? | Dr. Gabor Maté
Watch 'What's the #1 Way to Recover from Addiction? | Dr. Gabor Maté' on AddictionTube. Why stable relationships, safe communities, and honest self-inquiry matter more than willpower alone; reframing recovery as healing, not punishment.
Addiction Is NOT a Choice | Dr. Gabor Maté (Rollback)
Watch 'Addiction Is NOT a Choice | Dr. Gabor Maté (Rollback)' on AddictionTube. Maté details the neurobiology of compulsion and why trauma-informed, evidence-based care outperforms punitive models.
JRE #1869 — Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma, Addiction & Healing
Watch 'JRE #1869 — Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma, Addiction & Healing' on AddictionTube. Topics include the toxic stress of modern life, psychedelics as adjuncts to therapy, and the role of community in sustained sobriety.
The Myth of Normal & The Power of Connection | Dr. Gabor Maté
Watch 'The Myth of Normal & The Power of Connection | Dr. Gabor Maté' on AddictionTube. Maté connects societal pressures to mental health and addiction, emphasizing compassion, authenticity, and connection as antidotes.
The Link Between Trauma & Addiction | Dr. Gabor Maté
Watch 'The Link Between Trauma & Addiction | Dr. Gabor Maté' on AddictionTube. Explaining mechanisms by which trauma reshapes reward circuits and how relational safety enables change.
Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke (Huberman Lab)
Watch 'Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke (Huberman Lab)' on AddictionTube. Lembke outlines dopamine-based learning, withdrawal, cross-addiction, and evidence-based treatments including abstinence windows and pro-social behaviors.
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. Why constant high-dopamine stimuli dysregulate reward pathways, and how time-limited abstinence restores baseline and reduces cravings.
Dopamine Nation & the Neuroscience of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'Dopamine Nation & the Neuroscience of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. Links between dopaminergic tone, cue-triggered craving, and relapse; practical protocols for dopaminergic reset and accountability.
Dopamine, Mental Illness, Addiction & Breaking Bad Habits | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'Dopamine, Mental Illness, Addiction & Breaking Bad Habits | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. Lembke discusses triggers, substitution, exercise, and “radical honesty” as levers for relapse prevention.
Dopamine: The Hidden Driver of Mental Health | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'Dopamine: The Hidden Driver of Mental Health | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. An overview of dopamine’s role in motivation, anhedonia, and addiction, with actionable steps to rebuild balance.
Talks at Google: Dopamine Nation | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'Talks at Google: Dopamine Nation | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. Discussion of smartphone, porn, and substance use disorders, plus clinician-tested interventions for regaining agency.
The Neuroscience of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'The Neuroscience of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. How mesolimbic pathways, cues, and context interact, and what treatment modalities show the strongest evidence.
Helping Someone with Addiction & Treatment Options | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'Helping Someone with Addiction & Treatment Options | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. How to approach loved ones, set boundaries, and navigate detox, MAT, and behavioral therapies.
How to Find Balance in the Age of Indulgence | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'How to Find Balance in the Age of Indulgence | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. A framework for abstinence trials, pro-social activities, sleep, and meaning to reduce compulsive use.
The Ultimate Guide to Treat Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
Watch 'The Ultimate Guide to Treat Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke' on AddictionTube. Comprehensive overview of assessment, staging, and treatment planning across SUD types.
Dr. Nora Volkow Explains the Science of Addiction
Watch 'Dr. Nora Volkow Explains the Science of Addiction' on AddictionTube. Volkow explains altered salience, impaired prefrontal control, and why stigma undermines care and outcomes.
The Emerging Science of Addictions | Nora Volkow
Watch 'The Emerging Science of Addictions | Nora Volkow' on AddictionTube. What PET scans reveal about dopamine signaling in addiction and how this guides treatment innovation.
Inside the Addicted Human Brain | Nora Volkow
Watch 'Inside the Addicted Human Brain | Nora Volkow' on AddictionTube. How drugs hijack reward, memory, and stress circuits—and what recovery looks like neurologically.
Why Do Our Brains Get Addicted? | Nora Volkow
Watch 'Why Do Our Brains Get Addicted? | Nora Volkow' on AddictionTube. Developmental windows, genetics, and environment in risk; implications for prevention.
Teens and Drug Addiction | Nora Volkow, M.D.
Watch 'Teens and Drug Addiction | Nora Volkow, M.D.' on AddictionTube. Why adolescent neuroplasticity amplifies risk and how early interventions help.
A Disease of Free Will | Nora Volkow (The Open Mind)
Watch 'A Disease of Free Will | Nora Volkow (The Open Mind)' on AddictionTube. Reconciling disease models with agency; policy and care delivery implications.
The Brain's Addiction | Nora Volkow (The Moth)
Watch 'The Brain's Addiction | Nora Volkow (The Moth)' on AddictionTube. Volkow reflects on her path to addiction science and the human stories behind the data.
Interview with Nora Volkow: Misconceptions & Pain Treatment
Watch 'Interview with Nora Volkow: Misconceptions & Pain Treatment' on AddictionTube. Clarifying misconceptions that affect pain management and SUD treatment in clinics.
1-on-1 with Nora Volkow, NIDA Director
Watch '1-on-1 with Nora Volkow, NIDA Director' on AddictionTube. From overdose trends to medications for opioid use disorder and harm reduction.
Dr. Nora Volkow on Stigma and Addiction
Watch 'Dr. Nora Volkow on Stigma and Addiction' on AddictionTube. How language and policies shape care access and recovery trajectories.
Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong | Johann Hari (TED)
Watch 'Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong | Johann Hari (TED)' on AddictionTube. Hari argues that connection, not punishment, is the antidote—citing history, Rat Park, and decriminalization case studies.
How Society Keeps People Addicted | Johann Hari
Watch 'How Society Keeps People Addicted | Johann Hari' on AddictionTube. Discussion of social isolation, punitive systems, and how rebuilding community aids recovery.
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection | Johann Hari
Watch 'The Opposite of Addiction is Connection | Johann Hari' on AddictionTube. Exploring how belonging, purpose, and relationships reduce relapse risk.
What Causes Addiction & Depression | Johann Hari (Rich Roll Podcast)
Watch 'What Causes Addiction & Depression | Johann Hari (Rich Roll Podcast)' on AddictionTube. Links between attention, despair, and substance use; practical community-based solutions.
Joe Rogan Experience #1077 | Johann Hari on Addiction & Connection
Watch 'Joe Rogan Experience #1077 | Johann Hari on Addiction & Connection' on AddictionTube. Hari discusses drug policy, anecdotes from global reporting, and the role of connection.
Escaping a Lifetime of Addiction | Russell Brand (Diary of a CEO)
Watch 'Escaping a Lifetime of Addiction | Russell Brand (Diary of a CEO)' on AddictionTube. Personal account of addiction, 12-steps, spiritual practice, and service as pathways to healing.
Getting Honest About Addiction | Russell Brand (Commune)
Watch 'Getting Honest About Addiction | Russell Brand (Commune)' on AddictionTube. Brand discusses cravings, ego, and daily practices that sustain sobriety.
Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions | Russell Brand (TODAY Interview)
Watch 'Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions | Russell Brand (TODAY Interview)' on AddictionTube. Brand outlines his recovery framework and addresses stigma and relapse.
Joe Rogan Experience #1283 | Russell Brand
Watch 'Joe Rogan Experience #1283 | Russell Brand' on AddictionTube. A freewheeling conversation about recovery principles and cultural influences.
First Three Steps to Get Sober | Russell Brand
Watch 'First Three Steps to Get Sober | Russell Brand' on AddictionTube. Brand breaks down acceptance, hope, and decision in the early stages of recovery.
The Stigma of Addiction | Tony Hoffman (TEDxFresnoState)
Watch 'The Stigma of Addiction | Tony Hoffman (TEDxFresnoState)' on AddictionTube. Hoffman shares his journey and how stigma blocks access to treatment and dignity.
Sanctified: The Tony Hoffman Story
Watch 'Sanctified: The Tony Hoffman Story' on AddictionTube. From opioids and meth to mentoring; the role of purpose in long-term recovery.
The Choice: Drug Abuse Story | Tony Hoffman
Watch 'The Choice: Drug Abuse Story | Tony Hoffman' on AddictionTube. How small decisions compound, and how structure and support enable transformation.
Tony Hoffman Speech at Salisbury University (2016)
Watch 'Tony Hoffman Speech at Salisbury University (2016)' on AddictionTube. An honest talk on relapse, resilience, and building a recovery lifestyle.
From Opioid & Meth Addiction to Spirituality | Tony Hoffman
Watch 'From Opioid & Meth Addiction to Spirituality | Tony Hoffman' on AddictionTube. Hoffman reflects on faith, community, and daily disciplines that sustain sobriety.
The Science of Psilocybin & Relieving Suffering | Roland Griffiths (TEDx)
Watch 'The Science of Psilocybin & Relieving Suffering | Roland Griffiths (TEDx)' on AddictionTube. Griffiths reviews clinical outcomes and safety considerations, including applications to addiction.
The Future of Addiction Treatment? | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Watch 'The Future of Addiction Treatment? | Dr. Matthew Johnson' on AddictionTube. Johnson discusses trials for nicotine and alcohol use disorders and mechanisms of action.
Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson (Huberman Lab)
Watch 'Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson (Huberman Lab)' on AddictionTube. Deep dive into clinical research, set and setting, and ethical considerations.
Psilocybin, Love & Meaning | Mary Cosimano (Johns Hopkins)
Watch 'Psilocybin, Love & Meaning | Mary Cosimano (Johns Hopkins)' on AddictionTube. Cosimano shares patient experiences and the role of trained guides in outcomes.
More Than A Trip: Psychedelics to Help Addiction (NBC)
Watch 'More Than A Trip: Psychedelics to Help Addiction (NBC)' on AddictionTube. Overview of research helping smokers and others reduce dependence with guided therapy.
Addiction Recovery Talks Playlist
Explore the Addiction Recovery Talks playlist (2023) on AddictionTube, featuring powerful TED Talks and YouTube videos on addiction and recovery.
Overcome Craving & Addiction with Mindfulness | Dr Judson Brewer
Watch 'Overcome Craving & Addiction with Mindfulness | Dr Judson Brewer' on AddictionTube. Judson Brewer explains how mindfulness interrupts craving loops and supports lasting behavior change.
A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit | Judson Brewer | TED
Watch 'A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit | Judson Brewer | TED' on AddictionTube. A concise framework for breaking bad habits using awareness and curiosity instead of willpower.
You're Already Awesome. Just Get Out of Your Own Way! | Judson Brewer (TEDx)
Watch 'You're Already Awesome. Just Get Out of Your Own Way! | Judson Brewer (TEDx)' on AddictionTube. Brewer shares mindset shifts for anxiety and habit change that apply directly to addiction recovery.
The Craving Mind | Dr. Judson Brewer
Watch 'The Craving Mind | Dr. Judson Brewer' on AddictionTube. How reward-based learning drives addiction and how mindful attention helps unwind it.
Overcoming the Craving Mind | Judson Brewer
Watch 'Overcoming the Craving Mind | Judson Brewer' on AddictionTube. Stories and tools for working with cravings using curiosity and non‑judgmental awareness.
Let's quit abusing drug users | Carl Hart
Watch 'Let's quit abusing drug users | Carl Hart' on AddictionTube. Carl Hart argues for evidence‑based drug policy and challenges myths that harm people who use drugs.
Dr. Carl Hart Debunks Drug Myths | WIRED
Watch 'Dr. Carl Hart Debunks Drug Myths | WIRED' on AddictionTube. Rapid‑fire myth‑busting on drugs, dependence, and the gap between science and policy.
Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society | Lex Fridman #233
Watch 'Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society | Lex Fridman #233' on AddictionTube. A long‑form discussion on drugs, addiction, and adult autonomy through a scientific lens.
HIGH PRICE: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery | Talks at Google
Watch 'HIGH PRICE: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery | Talks at Google' on AddictionTube. Hart reflects on science, stigma, and what his research really says about drugs and addiction.
Why Addiction is a Learning Disorder & Why It Matters | Maia Szalavitz
Watch 'Why Addiction is a Learning Disorder & Why It Matters | Maia Szalavitz' on AddictionTube. Why seeing addiction as a learning disorder changes treatment, policy, and outcomes.
The Dos and Don'ts of Helping a Drug Addict Recover | Maia Szalavitz
Watch 'The Dos and Don'ts of Helping a Drug Addict Recover | Maia Szalavitz' on AddictionTube. Practical advice for families and supporters grounded in harm‑reduction and compassion.
SMART Recovery Podcast with Maia Szalavitz
Watch 'SMART Recovery Podcast with Maia Szalavitz' on AddictionTube. A conversation about recovery models, language, and changing the narrative on addiction.
Undoing Drugs: Harm Reduction & Recovery | Maia Szalavitz
Watch 'Undoing Drugs: Harm Reduction & Recovery | Maia Szalavitz' on AddictionTube. Szalavitz traces the history of harm reduction and its impact on lives and communities.
Pathways to Recovery | John F. Kelly, PhD
Watch 'Pathways to Recovery | John F. Kelly, PhD' on AddictionTube. Language, recovery support systems, and what science says about sustained remission.
NEJM Interview: John Kelly on shifts in addiction approaches
Watch 'NEJM Interview: John Kelly on shifts in addiction approaches' on AddictionTube. Key trends in treatment and recovery research from the Recovery Research Institute.
The New Science on Addiction Recovery | John Kelly
Watch 'The New Science on Addiction Recovery | John Kelly' on AddictionTube. Evidence on effective pathways of change and why multiple routes to recovery matter.
National Recovery Study: Multiple Pathways | John Kelly
Watch 'National Recovery Study: Multiple Pathways | John Kelly' on AddictionTube. Prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes among U.S. adults resolving substance problems.
Discussing Alcohol Addiction | George Koob (NIAAA Director)
Watch 'Discussing Alcohol Addiction | George Koob (NIAAA Director)' on AddictionTube. Koob outlines alcohol use disorder, stress systems, and implications for treatment.
Addiction Policy Forum Keynote | George Koob
Watch 'Addiction Policy Forum Keynote | George Koob' on AddictionTube. An overview of addiction neurobiology and policy from the head of NIAAA.
Neural Circuitry & the Dark Side of Addiction | George Koob
Watch 'Neural Circuitry & the Dark Side of Addiction | George Koob' on AddictionTube. How negative reinforcement and hyperkatifeia sustain addiction cycles.
Negative Reinforcement Mechanisms in Drug Addiction | Stanford
Watch 'Negative Reinforcement Mechanisms in Drug Addiction | Stanford' on AddictionTube. Deep dive on stress systems and the ‘dark side’ of addiction with Koob at Stanford.
How can illegal drugs help our brains? | David Nutt
Watch 'How can illegal drugs help our brains? | David Nutt' on AddictionTube. Nutt reviews evidence on psychedelics and reframing drug harms through science.
'Not all in the mind' public lecture | Prof David Nutt
Watch ''Not all in the mind' public lecture | Prof David Nutt' on AddictionTube. Insights on drug effects, risks, and rational policy from a leading neuropsychopharmacologist.
Alcohol: The Ultimate Psychopharmacological Drug? | David Nutt
Watch 'Alcohol: The Ultimate Psychopharmacological Drug? | David Nutt' on AddictionTube. A sober look at alcohol’s pharmacology, dependence, and health burden.
Stanton Peele on Addiction
Watch 'Stanton Peele on Addiction' on AddictionTube. Peele argues addiction is a life problem—context, purpose, and choice matter.
7 Myths About Addiction | Stanton Peele
Watch '7 Myths About Addiction | Stanton Peele' on AddictionTube. Debunking common misconceptions and highlighting non‑disease models of change.
Dr. Stanton Peele Interview on the Disease Model
Watch 'Dr. Stanton Peele Interview on the Disease Model' on AddictionTube. A critique of the disease framework and alternatives like the Life Process approach.
The Biology of Desire | Marc Lewis
Watch 'The Biology of Desire | Marc Lewis' on AddictionTube. Why the disease model misses how learning and neuroplasticity drive addiction—and recovery.
The Neuroscience of Addiction | Marc Lewis
Watch 'The Neuroscience of Addiction | Marc Lewis' on AddictionTube. Accessible neuroscience of craving, habit loops, and brain change in recovery.
Understanding Addiction | Marc Lewis
Watch 'Understanding Addiction | Marc Lewis' on AddictionTube. From compulsion to choice: reframing addiction through development and learning.
Is Addiction Really a Disease? | Kevin McCauley
Watch 'Is Addiction Really a Disease? | Kevin McCauley' on AddictionTube. Core arguments and brain science from the ‘Pleasure Unwoven’ series.
Frontiers in Addiction | Dr. Kevin McCauley
Watch 'Frontiers in Addiction | Dr. Kevin McCauley' on AddictionTube. Updates on neuroscience and public health implications for substance use disorders.
New Perspectives on Addiction | Kevin McCauley
Watch 'New Perspectives on Addiction | Kevin McCauley' on AddictionTube. A full lecture on current research and the lived experience of recovery.
SUD: Treatment, Recovery, Common Myths | Sarah Wakeman
Watch 'SUD: Treatment, Recovery, Common Myths | Sarah Wakeman' on AddictionTube. Evidence‑based care models, medications for OUD, and shifting public narratives.
What Alcohol Does to Your Body | Dr. Sarah Wakeman
Watch 'What Alcohol Does to Your Body | Dr. Sarah Wakeman' on AddictionTube. Harvard addiction specialist explains alcohol’s risks and evidence‑based help.
Compassion First: Stigma, Treatment & Harm Reduction | Sarah Wakeman
Watch 'Compassion First: Stigma, Treatment & Harm Reduction | Sarah Wakeman' on AddictionTube. Keynote on stigma and pragmatic pathways to care and safety.
Transforming Addiction Care: Five Takeaways | Corey Waller
Watch 'Transforming Addiction Care: Five Takeaways | Corey Waller' on AddictionTube. System‑level improvements for SUD care and lessons from clinical practice.
How to Talk to Patients about Reducing Harm | Corey Waller
Watch 'How to Talk to Patients about Reducing Harm | Corey Waller' on AddictionTube. Practical communication strategies and ASAM‑aligned planning.
The ASAM Criteria & the Future of Care | Corey Waller
Watch 'The ASAM Criteria & the Future of Care | Corey Waller' on AddictionTube. Applying and evolving ASAM criteria across real‑world treatment settings.
ED‑Initiated Buprenorphine for OUD | Gail D’Onofrio
Watch 'ED‑Initiated Buprenorphine for OUD | Gail D’Onofrio' on AddictionTube. Landmark work showing how ED starts on buprenorphine save lives and engage care.
ED‑Initiated Buprenorphine | DEA 360 Presentation | D’Onofrio
Watch 'ED‑Initiated Buprenorphine | DEA 360 Presentation | D’Onofrio' on AddictionTube. Implementation pearls for starting MOUD in emergency departments.
Emergency Department‑Initiated Buprenorphine | Webinar | D’Onofrio
Watch 'Emergency Department‑Initiated Buprenorphine | Webinar | D’Onofrio' on AddictionTube. Clinical protocols, outcomes, and adoption barriers in ED‑based MOUD.
Is Addiction a Disease? | Keith Humphreys
Watch 'Is Addiction a Disease? | Keith Humphreys' on AddictionTube. A policy and clinical perspective on competing models of addiction.
Drug Policy: It’s Not a No‑Brainer | Keith Humphreys
Watch 'Drug Policy: It’s Not a No‑Brainer | Keith Humphreys' on AddictionTube. How public policy shapes use, harm, and treatment access.
Fireside Chat with Patrick J. Kennedy | Keith Humphreys
Watch 'Fireside Chat with Patrick J. Kennedy | Keith Humphreys' on AddictionTube. Scaling solutions for mental health and addiction at the population level.
Never Enough: Neuroscience & Experience of Addiction | Judith Grisel
Watch 'Never Enough: Neuroscience & Experience of Addiction | Judith Grisel' on AddictionTube. Grisel weaves personal history with brain science to explain tolerance and craving.
Never Enough | Judith Grisel (Grand Rounds)
Watch 'Never Enough | Judith Grisel (Grand Rounds)' on AddictionTube. A deeper academic talk on neuroadaptation and what it means for treatment.
Kids and Drugs | Sharon Levy | TEDx
Watch 'Kids and Drugs | Sharon Levy | TEDx' on AddictionTube. Why adolescents are uniquely vulnerable and how parents and systems can respond.
Opioid addiction is treatable. Why aren’t we doing it? | Sharon Levy | TEDx
Watch 'Opioid addiction is treatable. Why aren’t we doing it? | Sharon Levy | TEDx' on AddictionTube. Barriers to implementing MOUD for youth and adults—and how to fix them.
Ketamine for the treatment of addiction | Prof Celia Morgan
Watch 'Ketamine for the treatment of addiction | Prof Celia Morgan' on AddictionTube. Evidence from KARE and related trials on ketamine‑assisted therapy for AUD.