Podcast appearances and mentions of george koob

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, we are joined by George Koob, PhD, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Dr. Koob talks about his background and career journey, along with major insights made through his research, including regarding alcohol withdrawal. He addresses stigma related to alcohol use (or abstinence from) and offers advice for the next generation of researchers and clinicians in this exciting and dynamic space, with so much potential for expanding knowledge. Dr. Koob shares resources for individuals, family members, physicians, or anyone looking for information related to alcohol use and alcohol use disorder, including Rethinking Drinking and the NIAAA Treatment Navigator. He emphasizes the importance of motivation (e.g., motivational interviewing) rather than confrontation and seeing your doctor, or encouraging your loved one to see their doctor, for a physical as a good first step in addressing any issues related to alcohol use. Dr. Koob finally explains his motivation for continuing his work in this field. In addition to serving as director of NIAAA, Dr. Koob is also a senior investigator at the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute on Drug Abuse where he directs the Neurobiology of Addiction Laboratory in the Integrative Neurosciences Research Branch. As an authority on alcohol use disorder, drug addiction, and stress, he has contributed to our understanding of the neurocircuitry associated with the acute reinforcing effects of alcohol and drugs and the neuroadaptations of the reward and stress circuits associated with the transition to dependence. He has published over 800 peer reviewed papers; mentored 13 PhD students, 85 post-doctoral fellows, and 11 K99's (Pathway to Independence Award postdoctoral researchers); and authored several books including the Neurobiology of Addiction. He received his PhD in behavioral physiology from Johns Hopkins University in 1972. He did post-doctoral studies at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the University of Cambridge (England). He subsequently held positions at The Salk Institute and the Scripps Research Institute. Dr. Koob is the recipient of many honors, including membership in the National Academy of Medicine (USA) and award of the Legion of Honor (France). Links: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Society for Neuroscience – Autobiographical Chapter Rethinking Drinking NIAAA Treatment Navigator National Institute on Drug Abuse Neurobiology of Addiction The Healthcare Professional's Core Resource on Alcohol American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!First up, Dr. George Koob says more women are dying from excessive alcohol consumption.Next, Are things truly different for the Celtics this year? With Boston Globe Sports writer Chad Finn.Then,  Attorney Phil Tracy joined Dan to discuss former President Trump's Hush Money Trial.And finally, An update on the Illegal Marijuana Grow Houses in Maine with Steve Robinson.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

George Koob, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, joins Dave Schrader to talk about new statistics that show older Americans are drinking much more than previous generations did why reaching retirement age.

George Koob, PhD director of NIAAA teaches us about the addiction cycle, the origins of "Hyperkatefia", review of treatment options during the negative affect cycle and how NIAAA is monitoring current policies and trends regarding alcohol use. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.   www.niaaa.nih.gov https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/link-To-Us.aspx Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  

HEADLINE: Biden's alcohol czar warns new guidance could be only 2 beers a week by Adriana Diaz  So how many of you Crusaders will this effect? Where did they come up with the number of 2 beers? President Biden's alcohol czar, Dr. George Koob, told the Daily Mail that the USDA could revise its alcohol recommendations to match Canada's guidelines. Didn't they have a study that said consuming red wine daily reduces heart issues? Will this just be beer? Why do they call liquor spirits? Why do we even have an alcohol czar to begin with? Most alcohol czars are FATHERS!  

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to address the stigma around alcohol use disorder, or AUD, and share resources to support those who suffer from this often underdiagnosed and undertreated condition. Among the millions of Americans impacted, older adults remain at heightened risk of alcohol abuse due to a variety of environmental, medical, and social factors.   Joining us to discuss the risks of alcohol abuse as we age is the Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Dr. George Koob. Dr. Koob is an internationally recognized expert on alcohol and stress and the neurobiology of alcohol and drug addiction.

When things get stressful, painful, or just hard, it's easy to lean on alcohol to get us through. Recent statistics revealed that 25% of US adults increased their drinking during COVID. So, how do you know what's an acceptable level of drinking versus a problem? That's what guest, Dr. George Koob, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is here to discuss.  In our conversation, George walks us through what happens in the brain when we numb emotional pain with alcohol, both the immediate benefits and the many downsides. He defines what's acceptable vs. problematic drinking and how you can evaluate your relationship with alcohol. George offers steps on how to cut back on drinking and ways to still fit in socially without a drink in your hand. Finally, he shares the story of his mother's alcohol use disorder and offers ways to help those you love who may struggle with alcohol.  For show notes and links mentioned, visit: https://bit.ly/GTIPodcastNotes To sign up for 2 Tip Tuesday, visit: https://bit.ly/2TipTuesday 2 Tip Tuesday is a weekly email that break down podcast episodes into practical resilience tips you can put into action straight away.

From the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, director Dr George Koob returns for a keynote address with the International Conference of Secular AA, October 29, 2022.#SecularAA members heard the latest NIAAA strategy that includes:Direct study that focuses more on long-term recoveryAdvancing diversity, equity and inclusion in alcohol use disorder careEfforts to close the Treatment GapLessons from increased alcohol-related death increases since the start of the pandemic. Alcohol-related deaths increased in the spring of 2020 as the pandemic unfolded, and the number of deaths remained elevated. Binge drinking among young women is on the rise. More has been revealed about the comorbidity of addiction and mental health decline. Here about the latest findings in our keynote address by the NIAAA director and Q&A with the secular Alcoholics Anonymous conference participants.This was the fifth biennial International Conference of Secular AA, on Zoom October 29th and 30th, featuring panels, live podcasts, keynote speakers, a Zoom games room (AA Jeopardy on Zoom anyone?!?!?), fellowship and more. Reach out to us:SecularAA@gmail.com16 hours per day of secular AA: https://bit.ly/secularmeetingsFind out how to join us live on Zoom for workshops, meetings and gatherings every month...https://secularaa.buzzsprout.com/More on NIAAA

Mándame un correo a: gregory@adiosadiccion.com“Una percepción errónea común es que la adicción es una elección o un problema moral, y todo lo que tienes que hacer es parar. Pero nada podría estar más lejos de la verdad”, dice el Dr. George Koob, director del Instituto Nacional sobre el Abuso del Alcohol y el Alcoholismo de los NIH. “El cerebro en realidad cambia con la adicción, y se necesita mucho trabajo para que vuelva a su estado normal. Cuantas más drogas o alcohol hayas tomado, más perjudicial es para el cerebro”.Los investigadores han descubierto que gran parte del poder de la adicción radica en su capacidad para secuestrar e incluso destruir regiones cerebrales clave que están destinadas a ayudarnos a sobrevivir.

This week on the podcast, I'm talking to Dr. George Koob, PhD, the Director of the NIAAA.  The NIAAA, National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, is the nation's leading agency for research and education on alcohol and health. For more than 50 years, the NIAAA has conducted and supported research that has improved our understanding of the effects of alcohol on health and well-being, as well as influenced legislation and attitudes toward alcohol in our society.  Dr. Koob has been leading the NIAAA since 2014 and his expertise is recognized world-wide.  In this episode we talk about the mission of the NIAAA, how people can use it's resources and how our ongoing education about alcohol, including research on alcohol and it's interactions with COVID-19. The NIAAA offers several resources to help educate drinkers from an evidence-based approach.  Learn more about "Rethinking Drinking" here.  Find resources on the "Treatment Navigator" here. Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Apple Books Barnes & Noble Kobo Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  You can grab two free chapters of my upcoming book here! Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work.  

Alcohol-related problems - which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often - are among the most significant public health issues in the United States. Dr. George Koob, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and a world-renowned expert on how alcohol affects health, joins us to talk about Dry January, recognizing signs of an alcohol problem and ways to get help.

Alcohol-related problems - which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often - are among the most significant public health issues in the United States. Dr. George Koob, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and a world-renowned expert on how alcohol affects health, joins us to talk about Dry January, recognizing signs of an alcohol problem and ways to get help.

Every first Sunday of the month, International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) offers some local flavor from around the world. This recording comes from the Freethinkers Living Sober Group in the Verde Valley of Arizona, recorded at high noon their time June 5th 2021. ICSAA board members Geri and Joe host with our guests, John R, Suzanne P and Randy P. Previously we've been to London, Montreal, Cape Town, Orlando and kicked of with speakers from Dublin and Oregon. Every first Sunday will be Zooming somewhere else:Zoom ID: 864 4075 0033passcode: 121212Announcements include: the June 19 EURO ICSAA Virtual with two Zoom meetings from 11 AM to 11 PM UK/IE time. CLICK HERE for program infothe "in person" 4th biennial ICSAA from Washington DC October 29th to 31th. 2014 was Santa Monica, 2016 was Austin, 2018 was Toronto and we were planning for Washington 2020 but we've been COVID postponed. We're following the science and guidelines as is the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland, USA where we are meeting. The special ICSAA hotel rate of $129/night (not including taxes) will remain in place for 2021. Dr. George Koob, the Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, will remain the Keynote Speaker for ICSAA2021 and the focus will remain on the latest science on alcoholism and recovery. Find out more: www.SecularAA.org For information or to get involved, email us: secularAA@gmail.comFor AA meetings for atheists, agnostics and freethinkers visit: OMAGOD.org (our mostly agnostic group of drunks)

Alcohol Use Disorder remains the largest cause of substance use disorder in our country. Sadly, the COVID pandemic has exacerbated the problem. There are science based dietary guidelines for alcohol consumption with definitions on how much is one drink. Test yourself to find out if you are a High Risk drinker by using the ReThinking Drinking calculators. Listen to Dr. George Koob, the leading scientist in the world on alcohol as he explains the pandemic effects on alcoholism as well as innovative solutions. George F. Koob, Ph.D., is an internationally-recognized expert on alcohol and stress, and the neurobiology of alcohol and drug addiction. He is the Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), where he provides leadership in the national effort to reduce the public health burden associated with alcohol misuse. As NIAAA Director, Dr. Koob oversees a broad portfolio of alcohol research ranging from basic science to epidemiology, diagnostics, prevention, and treatment. Dr. Koob earned his doctorate in Behavioral Physiology from Johns Hopkins University in 1972. Prior to taking the helm at NIAAA, he served as Professor and Chair of the Scripps' Committee on the Neurobiology of Addictive Disorders and Director of the Alcohol Research Center at the Scripps Research Institute. Early in his career, Dr. Koob conducted research in the Department of Neurophysiology at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and in the Arthur Vining Davis Center for Behavioral Neurobiology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He was a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Experimental Psychology and the MRC Neuropharmacology Unit at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Koob began his career investigating the neurobiology of emotion, particularly how the brain processes reward and stress. He subsequently applied basic research on emotions, including on the anatomical and neurochemical underpinnings of emotional function, to alcohol and drug addiction, significantly broadening knowledge of the adaptations within reward and stress neurocircuits that lead to addiction. This work has advanced our understanding of the physiological effects of alcohol and other substance use and why some people transition from use to misuse to addiction, while others do not. Dr. Koob has authored more than 650 peer-reviewed scientific papers and is a co-author of The Neurobiology of Addiction, a comprehensive textbook reviewing the most critical neurobiology of addiction research conducted over the past 50 years. Dr. Koob is the recipient of many prestigious honors and awards for his research, mentorship, and international scientific collaboration. In 2018 Dr. Koob received the E.M. Jellinek Memorial Award for his outstanding contributions to understanding the behavioral course of addiction. In 2017 Dr. Koob was elected to the National Academy of Medicine(

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 37002]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 37002]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 37002]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 37002]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 37002]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices.In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA: Altered States of the Human Mind: Implications for Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 37002]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 37002]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 37002]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices.In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices.In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36672]

Unintended consequences for secular AA is that atheists & agnostic groups and our meetings are zooming. How many more people are finding an attachment to AA while maintaining the authenticity of our secular worldview? No one, anywhere could visit one or two or three irreligious AA meetings a day - not a year ago anyway. The International Conference of Secular AA celebrates the science of addiction/recovery and folk-wisdom of AA with a 1/2 day virtual free mini-conference December 5, 2020. We kick off with Dr. George Koob, director of the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA) talking to a packed house and an engaged audience. For slides of Dr. Koob's presentation, email us at secularaa@gmail.com In the second 1/2 hour we talk with our audience about diversity and AA and how zoom helps remove barriers of language, age, creed, gender, sexual orientation as well as the other barriers that are mitigated by virtual AA. How many people are finding recovery and how many stay clean and sober during COVID-19 For more recording from this and past ICSAA conferences, visit us @ https://aasecular.org To view Dr. Koob's slides, visit Rebellion Dogs Publishing HERE

Adjusting to Becoming a Step-Parent (0:00:00)Getting married is inherently challenging, because you have to merge your lifestyle with another person. But if your union means that you're also going to become a new step-parent... that's a whole other ballgame. It's very intimidating to take over as the new father or mother figure to your spouse's children. Especially considering the fact that pop culture tends to villainize step parents regularly. We wanted to find out more about how to make the transition to step-parenthood easier, so we invited Brenda Ockun, owner and founder of Step Mom Magazine, to join us on the show to discuss her tips on making the adjustment of becoming a step-parent.  When to Stay or Go (0:15:17)In the movie When Harry Met Sally, Harry says “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” That's the exciting kind of love that everyone talks about, but what about the other parts? The tough rocky spots that make you wonder why on earth people say this is so great in the first place? We all need to learn to work through challenging times with our partners, but how can we tell when it'll strengthen the two of us, or when we truly need to realize it's time to leave? We invited Dr. Holly Parker, clinical psychologist and teacher of Psychology of Close Relationships at Harvard University, back on the show to teach us the difference between these situations.  Coronavirus (0:35:38)Lisa and Richie discuss what they are planning to do about coronavirus and how it affects their families.  Dangers of Alcohol (0:50:35)You've probably been asked the question “Would you like to grab a drink?” at least once in your life. Alcoholic beverages are at the center of many social events and gatherings. But just like anything else, they can be highly addictive and affect our health. Because alcohol plays such a huge role in our society, it's important that we're aware of its risks and know how to set boundaries for ourselves. Here to tell us more about the dangers of alcohol and its cultural importance is the director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism , Dr. George Koob.  Tax Prep (1:05:36)April 15th, the day that taxes are due, is a month away. You may have been thinking about getting started on your tax prep. So today we wanted to start from the basics and find out what we need to do to be prepared for tax day. Here to answer our questions about what we need to get ready for Tax Day is Shanyn Stewart. Shanyn is a federally licensed tax practitioner and Financial Educator and Tax Master.  Weekend Review (1:22:55)Lisa and Richie share the best ways to stay entertained this weekend even if you have to stay inside.

Brenda Ockun talks about becoming a step-parent, Holly Parker helps us know when we should stay in a relationship and when it's better to leave, Lisa and Richie share their experiences with the coronavirus, George Koob talks about the dangers of alcohol, Shanyn Stewart tells us what we need to gather for tax season, Lisa and Richie talk about ways to stay entertained this weekend.

As the nation tries to deal with opioids, public health officials continue to try and improve how it deals with the old but persistent problem of alcoholism. Now the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of NIH, has created a new tool to help alcoholics and those with alcohol use disorder find the care that they need. For more about the Alcohol Treatment Navigator, Federal News Radio's Eric White spoke with the head of NIAAA Dr. George Koob on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.