Recent News

Lower the drinking age—and then enforce it. My piece in the NYT’s Room for Debate

There's a national debate about lowering the drinking age. Here's my argument for why we should. 

“Women on the Wagon” Club Together to Cut Back on Drinking

Groups and websites are springing up to help the 43% of women who feel alcohol is affecting their lives – and membership is booming. Read this article by Tracy McVeigh in The Guardian who interviews me.

My guest appearance on WBUR’s On Point

Ninety percent of Americans who drink too much can learn to modify their habits. Listen to my discussion with two experts on WBUR's On Point.

“Her Best-Kept Secret” on CBS News’ 48 Hours

CBS News' 48 Hours took a hard look at the dangers in AA based on my reporting. Watch the full video, and read more about the story and share comments at cbsnews.com.

“Her Best-Kept Secret” on The Diane Rehm Show, July 14th

There are many new ways to treat addiction that are rooted in science. Listen to my conversation with national experts on The Diane Rehm Show.

My latest on evidence-based ways to treat alcohol and drug use in The New York Times

In my story for The New York Times, new evidence shows that new behavioral treatments, medications, and compassion are the most effective ways to combat alcohol and substance misuse.

Montclair State University interviews me on their award-winning weekly show Carpe Diem

“Her Best-Kept Secret” featured on NPR’s “Here & Now” with Robin Young, January 20th