Aaron Weiner Ph.D., ABPP

About

Aaron Weiner, Ph.D., ABPP, is a board-certified psychologist and addiction specialist.

He speaks nationally on the topics of addiction and behavioral health, and the impact of drug policy on public health. His perspective is informed by his years of experience growing and directing addiction service lines for hospitals and healthcare systems, the current state of medical and psychological research, and his own observations in private practice. Weiner was previously the president of the Society of Addiction Psychology, sits on the Public Policy Committee for the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and is a member of the Science Advisory Board for the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions.

His opinions have been featured in numerous outlets, including Newsweek, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, and elsewhere.

Recent Posts

Why Are Screens Bad for Teens?

Teens and screens notoriously share a complex relationship that can jeopardize long-term mental health and well-being. Here's how we optimize the benefits and mitigate the risks.

Alcohol: Challenging Dangerous Cultural Norms

The ubiquitous nature of alcohol can make it difficult to gauge how much is too much.

The Addiction We're Not Talking About

Problem gambling devastates millions of lives through betting apps and mobile games. If the system is rigged so the house always wins, we have to start playing a new game.

How Do We Solve Our Addiction Crisis? Drop the Dogmatism

Addiction claims millions of lives. Experts fight tirelessly to reduce this number, but we’re fighting each other about how. Is there only one right way? Or can we collaborate?