This site explores the continually emerging varieties of addiction and recovery experience. I am especially interested in providing robust explanations of these phenomena through the blended application of both spiritual and scientific interpretations. A primary theme of my research has been to understand the neuroscience of spiritual approaches to recovery from addictions. The addiction experience with which I am most familiar is alcoholism, and Alcoholics Anonymous is the recovery modality that I have explored most thoroughly. Accordingly, many of the blog posts will center on varieties of these addiction and recovery experiences, as there are many. However, in general, I am interested in exploring all varieties of these experiences to better appreciate what they share in common. This site is also meant to serve as a forum for others who are interested in the broader discussion of addiction and recovery to weigh in on and contribute their own experience or feedback. Please contact me with any questions or talking points.
My academic CV: Ben Thompson_CV_May2020