Thriving with Addiction with Dr. Jonathan Avery

Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Aug 2026

<p><em>Thriving with Addiction</em> is a podcast about addiction, recovery, and mental health hosted by addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Avery. Through conversations with leading experts, people in recovery, families affected by addiction, and clinicians on the front lines, the show explores how individuals and families can better understand addiction and move toward lasting healing.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics include addiction and recovery, mental health, the brain and behavior, treatment and healing, the impact of addiction on families, and the evolving science of recovery and wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>Through his podcast, writing, and clinical work, Dr. Avery helps individuals struggling with substances, their families, and the clinicians who care for them move toward hope and healing.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Jonathan Avery is the Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Medical Director of the NBA’s Anti-Drug Program. His work focuses on improving how healthcare professionals, patients, and families understand substance use disorders and respond with effective treatment, compassion, and evidence-based care.</p><p><br></p><p>His expertise has been featured in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>Time Magazine</em>, and on <em>Next Question with Katie Couric</em>. His upcoming book, <em>Thriving with Addiction: A New Roadmap for Lasting Recovery and Health</em> (Prometheus Books, Fall 2026), is now available for preorder.</p>