Understanding Addiction with Empathy and Evidence
Through his podcast, writing, and work as a leading addiction psychiatrist, Dr. Jonathan Avery helps individuals struggling with substances, their families, and the clinicians who care for them move toward hope and healing.
Thriving with Addiction Podcast
Coming 2026
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Thriving with Addiction: A New Roadmap for Lasting Recovery and Health
By Dr. Jonathan Avery
Jonathan Avery, MD—Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Medical Director of the NBA’s Anti-Drug Program—offers Thriving with Addiction, a transformative guide to recovery and health. Integrating the latest neuroscience, trauma recovery, medication, and community science, Dr. Avery combines clinical expertise with real-life stories and practical tools for lasting change.
About
Dr. Jonathan Avery
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 centers on improving how healthcare professionals and families understand and respond to substance use and mental health challenges.
He is the author of more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, the editor of 10 books, and a national voice for reducing stigma in addiction treatment. His expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, and on Next Question with Katie Couric.
