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Sally Satel, M.D., is a Lecturer in Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine and a Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. She holds a medical degree from Brown University (1984). Her work focuses on addiction, medical ethics, and healthcare policy, challenging conventional views on addiction as a 'brain disease' and advocating for evidence-based treatments and personal responsibility. She has authored influential books including Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience (2013) and contributed to edited volumes like Handbook of Alcohol and Drug Problems (2022).
Her research emphasizes behavioral and policy dimensions of addiction, arguing for the role of choice and incentives in recovery. She has been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Conversation, and her work on organ donation policy and mental health advocacy has shaped public discourse. Dr. Satel’s 2014 LA Times Book Prize nomination reflects her impactful contributions to neuroscience and ethics.
Key affiliations include Yale School of Medicine and AEI, where she addresses health policy, addiction treatment, and the intersection of medicine with societal issues. Her publications span peer-reviewed articles, opinion pieces, and books, underscoring her commitment to bridging clinical practice and policy.
