Recent News

Are all Alcohol Treatments Created Equally?

I discuss new alcohol treatment options with NewTalk Florida's Dan Maduri

A discussion on All In about my Atlantic findings

WNYC’s On The Media

My discussion of how recovery is portrayed onscreen

I will be speaking at The Atlantic’s Health Forum on March 18th in Washington, DC.

So honored to be part of this forum sponsored by The Atlantic on March 18 in Washington. I will join Anthony Fauci, Zeke Emanuel and several other leading researchers and policy makers in discussing critical topics in medicine and public health. 

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.