Preserving the life-saving message of Narcotics Anonymous by archiving and sharing its history

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  • Narcotics Anonymous: A Chronology of the Scientific and Professional Literature (Update)

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    Chris Budnick

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    Boyd Pickard

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    William White

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    Since 2011, we have maintained a chronology of scientific and professional literature related to Narcotics Anonymous (NA) to address the lack of attention this addiction recovery mutual aid society has received from academic and professional communities. We strive to update this resource annually. Since the last update, February 2025, twenty-five items have been added (plus…

  • How Availability Bias Influences the Study of History

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    Lynne V.

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    When you think of major historical events, what comes to mind first? Maybe World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, or the fall of the Roman Empire. That’s not a coincidence—it’s a reflection of something called availability bias, and it plays a surprisingly big role in how we understand the past. What Is Availability Bias?…

  • How Narrative Bias Influences the Study of History

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    Lynne V.

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    History isn’t just a collection of dates and facts—it’s a story we tell about the past. But like any story, the way we tell it is shaped by the lens through which we view it. One of the most powerful—and often overlooked—forces shaping our understanding of history is narrative bias. What Is Narrative Bias? Narrative…