Claire Wilcox M.D.

About

Claire Wilcox, M.D., is a general and addiction psychiatrist in private practice, an associate professor of translational neuroscience at the Mind Research Network, and an adjunct associate professor at the University of New Mexico. She is the author of the upcoming Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating: An Evidence-Based Assessment and Clinical Guide.

Books by Claire Wilcox M.D.

Recent Posts

Psychotropic-Induced Weight Gain

Have you or some of your clients or patients experienced weight gain on their prescribed psychiatric medication? Or are you just concerned about this side effect?

Treatment of Obesity: The Upsides and Downsides

There are an increasing number of weight-loss-promoting medications on the market. Who should take them? What are some options?

This Dark Novel Makes Us Question Prevailing Beliefs

When is it time to face our past trauma, and when is it better to avoid it? Ottessa Moshfegh's novel "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" invites us to ponder this question.

A Compelling Memoir About Schizophrenia

Want to read something touching, literary, and terribly relevant? Pick up this book by Marin Sardy!

Narrowing Down the Choices: Binge Eating and Food Obsession

There are various views as to the best way to stop binge eating, and some of the advice patients hear is downright conflicting. Which recommendations are best for you?

Narrowing Down the Choices: Neurobiology to Subtype

Many people struggle with relapse to addictions. Medications can help. Could your individual brain function be used to tell your doctor which medication to prescribe first?

Narrowing Down the Choices: Which Addiction Medication Is Best?

There are now many medication options to help people break free of their addictions. How do we know what to try and where to start?

Narrowing Down the Choices for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

There may be ways to make stopping or reducing your drinking easier. Read on to explore the research findings.

Narrowing Down the Choices: What Treatment Is Best for Me?

Research is increasingly teaching us how to better match mental health treatments to the individual. But some obstacles remain.

Do Estrogen and Progesterone Influence Addictive Behavior?

Women progress more quickly to addiction, and hormones may be playing a role.