Michael Dwyer-Clonts is an addiction researcher, freelance writer, alcohol and drug counselor, motivational speaker and university lecturer. In 2015, while studying psychology at two schools within Harvard University, he commenced a lengthy research project under the tutelage of a Harvard Medical School professor. During this undertaking, Michael embarked upon a journey that sought comprehensive answers for what addictive disorders are and what causes them, all the while sensibly navigating a field replete with myths and misconceptions.