James Curtain

James Curtain serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, specializing in clinical interventions for substance use disorders among youth. His contact email is j.curtain@uq.edu.au.

His research centers on trauma-informed care frameworks, with key interests including:

• Substance Use Disorders in adolescent populations
• Trauma-Informed Care implementation
• Residential treatment program development
• Psychology of addiction
• Adolescent mental health services

Recent work presented at APSAD 2021 demonstrates consistent focus on integrating trauma-informed approaches into substance abuse treatment for young people, emphasizing practical model development and real-world implementation challenges. His publications highlight methodological rigor in program evaluation and adaptation of clinical practices for vulnerable youth populations.