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Duane McBride serves as Senior Research Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute for Prevention of Addictions at Andrews University's School of Social & Behavioral Sciences. With continuous faculty service since 1986 including 23 years as Department Chair, he maintains active roles on the Berrien County Board of Public Health and NIH Grant Review Committee while leading global Adventist church research initiatives.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Sociology (Deviant Behavior, Social Control, Adolescent Drug Use) - University of Kentucky (1976)
- MA in Sociology (Industrial Organizations) - University of Maryland (1970)
- BA in Behavioral Science - Andrews University (1968)
McBride's research program integrates addiction studies with Seventh-day Adventist demographics, examining intersections of religiosity, substance use, and public health policy. His work demonstrates consistent focus on parental influences in adolescent risk behavior, Adventist health message adherence, and policy impacts on substance abuse treatment access. Current projects include preparation for the 2023 Global Church Member Survey and analysis of emerging drug trends.
Analysis of his 50+ recent publications reveals dominant research streams in religious demography (45%), addiction policy (30%), and adolescent risk behavior (25%), with increasing emphasis on global Adventist health practices and mental health disparities. His collaborative approach spans public health agencies, international Adventist networks, and cross-disciplinary academic teams.
Professional leadership includes executive direction of the Institute for Prevention of Addictions, NIH committee service, and community health board membership. His research program features sustained NIH and church-funded projects focused on substance abuse prevention systems and global Adventist health behaviors, with recent expansion into LGBTQ+ mental health within faith-based contexts.
McBride directs the Institute for Prevention of Addictions research hub, which coordinates the Global Church Member Survey initiative and maintains partnerships with Berrien County public health agencies. The institute serves as central node for Adventist health research collaboration across 150+ countries, with current focus on vaping risks, mental health disparities, and policy implementation barriers.
