Chris’ Published Works & Interviews

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Shea, C. (2022) “The Complexity of Substance Abuse and Society’s Bias: Understanding the Science of Addiction and Need for Societal Connectedness as a Means for Healthy Recovery”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 11.2 (2022): 99-102.
Shea, C. (2015). Living in the Moment: From Isolation to Spiritual Connectedness. The Sober World. 4(9): 16.
Shea, C. (2013). The Spirituality of Connectedness: Response to the Stress Reactions in Substance Abuse Counselors. Advances in Addiction & Recovery. 1(2): 18-19; 21.
Shea, C. (2012, August). Unintended Consequences of the ACA – Workforce Development Issues in Addiction Treatment Services. National Healthcare Reform Magazine. Retrieved from
Shea, C. (2008). From the Neurobiologic Basis of Alcohol Dependency to Pharmacologic Treatment Strategies: Bridging the Knowledge Gap. Southern Medical Journal, 101(2), 179-185.
Shea, C. (2007). Barriers to Medication Use: Myths, Money, & Management. Addiction Professional, 5(3), 34-38.
Shea, C. (2006). Alcohol Dependence Treatment: an effective comprehensive psychosocial management Plan. Advances in Addiction Treatment, 1(1), 12-14.

Straight Talk; interviewed by Mike Gimbel. "Opening of the 1st Inpatient Addiction Facility in Baltimore County, MD". TV show produced by WBFF Fox 45 Baltimore, MD. 2002
The Washingtonian. Interviewed by Nancy Doyle Palmer. “You’ve Got to Stop” Published February 26, 2007
Addiction Professional; interviewed by Gary Enos, editor. “Nationally Regarded Center Establishes Five-day Booster Program” Published as an online exclusive July 14, 2009
“Say ‘Yes’ to Health Reform” video interview campaign of the “Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease”. Interviewed by Erica Hiar; posted online: sayyestohealthreform.com. September 2009
New York Times Magazine; interviewed by Lisa Belkin. "Coping with College Students Returning Home for the Holidays". Posted online on "Motherlode" November 16, 2009
The Takeaway; radio interview on WNYC for spot entitled “Families: Reducing Stress at Home for Thanksgiving”. Syndicated through BBC and PRI. November 16, 2009
On Time; interviewed by Kai Jackson. "Addiction in Baltimore". TV show produced by WJZ, Baltimore, MD. November 7, 2010
Morning Wave in Busan FM 90.5. Special guest on this live Korean radio show. "Post Holiday Blues".
Fox45 WBFF Baltimore Morning News. "Opioid Crisis". TV show produced by WBFF, Baltimore, MD. November 6, 2018
Fox45 WBFF Baltimore Morning News. "Managing Stress at Work". TV show produced by WBFF, Baltimore, MD. January 18, 2019
For a listing of Chris' podcast interviews click "On Finding Peace"