Tobacco, Alcohol & Cannabis Use
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Jasjit Singh Ahluwalia M.D., MPH
Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Professor of MedicineResearch Interests: Nicotine addiction and smoking cessation in African-American smokers, e-cigarettes in Latinx and African American combustible tobacco users. -
Kristina Jackson Ph.D.
Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Research)Research Interests: Substance use among adolescents and young adults including alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. -
Jane Metrik Ph.D.
Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Research), Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Research)Research Interests: Cannabis use disorder, and comorbidity with alcohol and affective disorders. -
Jennifer Tidey Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research, Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Professor of Psychiatry and Human BehaviorResearch Interests: Tobacco regulatory science, tobacco dependence in vulnerable populations, particularly people with psychiatric disorders.
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Scientific American
New Drug for Cannabis Use Disorder Shows Promise in Early Trials in Humans
For more than 14 million people in the US, cannabis use disorder is a major life disruption. Professor Jane Metrik says a new drug to help reduce use shows promise.