Dr. Mark Willenbring

Dr. Mark Willenbring is a prominent researcher and physician known for his work in the field of addiction, specifically alcohol use disorder. He previously served as the director of the Division of Treatment and Recovery Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). He is an advocate for evidence-based treatment approaches and emphasizes the importance of understanding addiction as a complex brain disease. Dr. Willenbring promotes effective strategies that support recovery, focusing on personalized medicine and reducing stigma around addiction, aiming to improve treatment outcomes for individuals struggling with alcohol dependency.