Phil HarrisNov 2, 20213 minAlcohol Recovery and StigmaA recent qualitative study has identified six strategies that recovering alcoholics use to negotiate social situations and remain sober,...
Phil HarrisFeb 13, 20192 minAddiction Dreams Haunt RecoveryVivid dreams involving drinking and drug use are common among individuals in recovery. A study from the Massachusetts General Hospital...
Phil HarrisDec 14, 20184 minDoes Grief Reveal Something About Relapse?The best description of the role of the Prefrontal Cortex of our brains (our sticky-out foreheads) is that it allows us to do the right...
Phil HarrisAug 10, 20183 minIf... Then...: Two Influences of Dopamine on MotivationDo dopamine neurons have a role in causing cues in our environment to acquire value? And, if so, do different groups of dopamine neurons...