Alan Leshner
Alan Leshner is a prominent psychologist and former director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), known for advocating the brain disease model of addiction. His work has significantly influenced public perception and treatment approaches to addiction, positioning it as a chronic disease rather than a moral failing, thereby encouraging a more compassionate and medically informed response to substance use disorders.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
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Alan Leshner is a psychologist who argued that addiction should be treated as a chronic, relapsing disease of the brain.
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