Tag: Loss of control

Hate me all you want, but please read this piece by Dr Carl Hart

Carl Hart Phd is a neuroscientist, drug researcher, and Columbia University professor with 25 years of research under his belt. He wrote a book a few years ago that was fantastic. He discusses some of his research in it. He doesn’t really get into discussing treatment or support groups. He seems most concerned with spreading truth about the effects of drugs. He wants to undo the misinformation.

Successful Moderate Drinking / Substance Use – Who can Moderate, When, and How?

Can I moderate my drinking or drug use? When should I try moderation? How do I moderate my drug and alcohol use? Because of the confusion and misinformation about substance use and addiction in our culture, these are tough questions for which quick answers won’t do. Let’s unpack a few things, and then we can get to… Continue reading Successful Moderate Drinking / Substance Use – Who can Moderate, When, and How?

Do Alcoholics Lose Control? The Results of Priming Dose Experiments Say NO

The central claim of Alcoholics Anonymous and addiction / alcoholism treatment providers is the idea that “alcoholics” literally can’t control whether they drink or how much they drink. Some differ on the matter of whether alcoholics can even choose to have the “first drink” or not, but most seem to agree that once the alcohol… Continue reading Do Alcoholics Lose Control? The Results of Priming Dose Experiments Say NO

Why Can’t Alcoholics Moderate Their Drinking?

It is clear to me from both the research I have seen (check out Nick Heather’s book Controlled Drinking or the NIAAA’s NESARC studies for references on this fact) and from personal experience and observation that it is completely possible and indeed probable for people who have formerly had problems with drug and alcohol use… Continue reading Why Can’t Alcoholics Moderate Their Drinking?