Downloads & Resources

Professional resources and published works by Dr. Arnold Washton

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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Rethinking Drinking

A Client-Centered Approach to Alcohol Abstinence, Moderation and Harm Reduction

Download the PDF slides for Dr. Washton's presentation on moderate drinking, harm reduction, and abstinence strategies.

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Additional Downloads

10 Moderate Drinking Tips

Practical guidelines for reducing alcohol consumption

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Mindful Moderate Drinking

HuffPost article by Dr. Washton on drinking less and enjoying it more

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New Patient Questionnaire

2026 intake form for new patients

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Published Articles

Dr. Washton's Published Articles

Can Heavy Drinkers Learn to Moderate?

Psychology Today — January 2026

Can Heavy Drinkers Learn to Moderate?

A professionally guided trial of moderation can open the door to treatment and may even lead to abstinence.

 Executive Binge Drinking

Psychology Today — December 2025

Executive Binge Drinking: When the "Off Switch" Disappears

Problematic drinking among high-level professionals who abstain for extended periods then engage in uncontrolled binge drinking.
Published Work

Books

Willpower's Not Enough

Willpower's Not Enough

A groundbreaking book helping readers understand addiction beyond simple willpower, with practical strategies for recovery.

 Treating Alcohol and Drug Problems

Treating Alcohol & Drug Problems in Psychotherapy Practice

A comprehensive textbook used to train therapists nationwide in evidence-based addiction treatment approaches. Second edition.

 Cocaine and Methamphetamine Addiction

Cocaine & Methamphetamine Addiction

A practical guide to treatment, recovery, and relapse prevention. Co-authored with Joan E. Zweben.
Video

YouTube Channel

Watch Dr. Washton discuss addiction treatment, moderation, and recovery

Can Ozempic Treat Alcohol Addiction?

Medications

Can Ozempic Treat Alcohol Addiction?

New research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce alcohol cravings.

 What 50 Years in Addiction Treatment Taught Me

Treatment Philosophy

What 50 Years in Addiction Treatment Taught Me

Dr. Arnold Washton on evidence-based approaches to alcohol treatment and recovery.

 Relapse Isn't Failure

Recovery

Relapse Isn't "Failure"

A clinical perspective on modern approaches to substance use and recovery.

 How Much Drinking Is Too Much?

Alcohol & Drinking

How Much Drinking Is Too Much?

When is moderation realistic, and when is abstinence the better path? Dr. Washton explains.
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