The MARTINZ Critical Review Ep#20 - Examining addictions, substance use disorders, and the pathways to recovery - with Dr. Stanton Peele, PhD, JD

In today’s program we continue our series on the conservation of humanity, today delving into the subject matter of addiction and substance use disorders, and the pathways to recovery.  Joining us for today’s episode is Dr. Stanton Peele. Dr Peele has been a leading global figure in the field of addiction, and addiction recovery for 50 years now.  Dr. Peele earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Michigan in 1973. After earning his J.D. from the Rutgers School of Law in Newark in 1997, Dr Peele was admitted to the New York and New Jersey bars. Dr. Peele has been a pioneer in applying addiction beyond the area of drugs and alcohol, identifying the social-environmental causes of addiction, harm reduction policies, and the self-cure of addiction. Since the publication of his first book Love and Addiction in 1975, he has presented his ideas and data in a series of twelve books and over 250 professional and popular articles.  His thoughts have appeared in the major social, scientific, psychological, and addiction journals. Recognition for his academic achievements have included the Mark Keller Award from the Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Drug Policy Alliance.  Dr. Peele lectures internationally on the meaning, treatment, and future of addiction. For more information on Dr. Peele and his programs please visit: Dr. Peele's website Life Process Program