Bio: William R. Miller
William R. Miller, Ph.D. holds the title of Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at The University of New Mexico. He is a Fellow of both the American Psychological Association and The American Psychological Society. Dr. Miller is the director of Research for the University of New Mexico’s Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions.He received his Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology from the University of Oregon in 1976. Dr. Miller is the recipient of a 10-year senior career Research Scientist Award from NIAAA enabling a primary focus on clinical research. Dr. Miller' fundamental research interest is in the psychology of change. His research has predominantly focused on addictive behaviors as a doorway to understanding motivation and change. He is interested in the relationship of psychology and spirituality and the spiritual aspects of change.