Author: Patricia Williams - Addictions.com PhD in Addictive Disorders, Treatment Specialist

Patricia earned her doctorate in Addictive Disorders, and has worked with Addictions.com as an Addiction Treatment Specialist for over 10 years. Having grown up as the daughter of two alcoholic parents, her personal and professional experience helps connect her with readers. Patricia’s writing normally focuses on alcohol use, as well as alcohol’s effects on the individual and the family unit. She aims to help remove barriers to treatment, so that every American can get the help they need.