معرفی
Alan Budney, PhD is a Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and Director of the T32 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Training Program in Co-occurring Disorders. He holds leadership roles including past presidency of APA's Division 28 (Addiction Psychology) and Division 50 (Society for Clinical Neuropsychology), and membership on the DSM-5 Substance Use Disorders Working Group. His research focuses on developing behavioral interventions for cannabis use disorders, leveraging digital tools and social media to enhance treatment accessibility and public health messaging.
Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, postdoctoral training at University of Vermont. His work integrates contingency management, computer-assisted therapy, and novel measurement strategies to address cannabis-related risks and benefits. He actively contributes to policy discussions through roles like Scientific Advisory Board member at UC San Diego's Center for Medical Cannabis Research.
Research Interests:
- Cannabis Use Patterns & Consequences
- Digital Health Interventions for Substance Use
- Social Media in Public Health Research
- Behavioral Treatment Development
Recent work emphasizes cannabis legalization impacts, THC consumption quantification, and gender-diverse populations' substance use patterns. His articles highlight methodological innovations in survey design and clinical outcome metrics.
Professional Contributions:
- NIH Scientific Review Committee Member
- Task Force Leader for Community Substance Use Reduction
- Editor for Addiction Science Journals
Labs/Teams: Leads the Co-occurring Disorders Training Program and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on digital therapeutics integration in healthcare systems.
