Arne van den Bos

Arne van den Bos is a Lecturer-researcher specializing in Addiction sciences at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. He works with the Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing Rehabilitation and focuses on drug use patterns among university students, particularly international students in the Netherlands. His research spans substance abuse prevention, social psychology of drug use, and public health interventions.

Dr. van den Bos holds a Doctor of Social Science in Social Psychology from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. His research focuses on equality of opportunity and participation, healthy lifestyle and living environment, with particular emphasis on student drug use patterns and prevention strategies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

His research examines the normalization of recreational drug use among university students, with particular attention to international student populations in the Netherlands. His publications reveal trends in substance use patterns, the effectiveness of educational interventions like the Studenten Drugs Kennis Quiz, and the relationship between drug policy and student behavior. His work shows how Dutch drug culture influences international students' substance use patterns and identifies opportunities for targeted prevention.

• Substance Use among International College Students in The Netherlands: An Exploratory Study (2024)
• University students and the normalisation of illicit recreational drug use (2022)
• Studenten Drugs Kennis Quiz: een online quiz (2022)

Dr. van den Bos actively engages with media and public discourse on drug policy, with recent press appearances discussing topics like psychedelic medicine, ineffective anti-drug campaigns, and the relationship between drug waste and gang violence. His media contributions help translate academic research into public understanding of complex substance use issues.

He regularly participates in workshops, seminars, and conferences on addiction sciences, including events like 'Psychedelica als medicijn' (2025), 'Avondcollege - meer gezonde jaren' (2024), and 'Seminar studenten en middelengebruik' (2023). His work bridges academic research with practical applications for student health services and drug prevention programs.