Stanton Peele is a psychologist who has changed the addiction field. He has pioneered, among other things, the idea that addiction occurs with a range of experiences, recognition of natural recovery from addiction, and the “harm reduction” approach to addiction.
This site contains much of his widely published writing, as well as his opinions and communications with people with addictive problems.
STANTON’S 40-YEAR ADDICTION REPORT CARD
Stanton began working on Love and Addiction (which was published in 1975) in 1970. In these forty years he has predicted a remarkable number of addiction trends. By now it is clear that the way in which Stanton has reframed addiction for the past four decades – sometimes facing extreme opposition – has been prescient. Addiction is not a consequence of taking drugs and drinking. Rather, it arises from the way in which these and other compelling activities fit into people’s lives and meanings.
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My Dream America -- Appearing Now in Queens
The Meaning of Addiction: DSM-5 Gives the Lie to Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease
We Don't Believe Alcohol's Good For You!
The Hidden Health Benefits of Alcohol?
Alcohol as evil – Temperance and policy
Civil war in alcohol policy: Northern versus southern Europe
Louis Armstrong: Genius and Drugs
Stanton debates Bill O'Reilly on Drugs
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THE LIFE PROCESS PROGRAM ©
Stanton has now created a pioneering version of the Life Process Program ©, in conjunction solely with the St. Gregory Retreat Center, of Iowa. It is the first nationwide program based on skills, values, self-motivation, and life-long learning. The two-month residential program includes dietary, exercise, meditational-spiritual components as well as the most advanced cognitive-behavioral training in the addiction field.
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The opinions contained on this website are Stanton Peele's and in no way reflect those of the financial supporters of the website. Stanton Peele does not necessarily approve of any of the products or treatment programs advertised at this website. All material provided on the Stanton Peele Addiction Website is provided for informational or educational purposes only. Stanton Peele cannot provide individual clinical or therapy recommendations for persons consulting this site unless they have specifically retained Stanton for this purpose and he addresses them individually. Consult a licensed therapist or physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your problems or medical condition.
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