Douglas Steele

Prof Douglas Steele is an Honorary Professor at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on addiction neuroscience, particularly examining the neuropsychological impacts of tobacco and opioid use, as well as integrating neuroscience into clinical addiction treatment strategies. He collaborates internationally on systematic reviews and meta-analyses addressing withdrawal symptoms, cognitive impairments, and treatment efficacy.

Key research areas include midbrain reward mechanisms during smoking withdrawal, mood/anxiety during tobacco abstinence, and opioid-related cognitive consequences. He contributed to developing a global roadmap for neuroscience-informed addiction therapies via the International Society of Addiction Medicine.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.