معرفی
Cari Skrzynski is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE at the University of Colorado. She holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University (2020). Her research focuses on understanding variables contributing to addictive behaviors, including social influences, cognitive factors, and personality characteristics, using experimental and observational methodologies. Key interests include cannabis use disorder, alcohol use disorder, mindfulness interventions, and the interplay between substance use and mental health. Her work spans neuroscientific, psychological, and public health perspectives.
Her research has explored topics such as cannabis screening tools (CUDIT-C), effects of cannabis on inflammation and insulin sensitivity, and the relationship between solitary alcohol consumption and diet quality. Notable studies include investigations into the anxiolytic effects of cannabidiol and the role of mindfulness in alcohol relapse prevention. She has also examined motivations for cannabis and alcohol use, particularly in young adults and regular users of psilocybin.
Her articles consistently address mechanisms underlying addictive behaviors, with a focus on modulating factors like affective states, social contexts, and neurochemical interactions. While specific awards are not listed, her work reflects rigorous methodological approaches and contributions to understanding substance use disorders.
Advising and grants: No formal advisees or grant details were explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Collaborations are likely ongoing given the breadth of her research topics.
