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Fred Boland is a retired Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University. His work focuses on eating disorders, substance abuse, and addiction studies, with contributions to understanding fetal alcohol syndrome and neuropharmacological mechanisms of addiction. He holds a B.A. (1971), M.Sc. (1973) from Memorial University, and a Ph.D. (1978) from McGill University.
His research spans human and animal studies: human research includes obesity, eating disorders, and cigarette addiction; animal studies explore alcoholism analogues and neuropharmacological influences on voluntary alcohol intake. Selected publications address body image perception, eating disorders in specific populations, and correctional treatment programs.
Publications span psychology, clinical psychiatry, and forensic contexts, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. His work has informed correctional system needs and community-based intervention programs. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his contributions to addiction and eating disorder research are notable.
Boland’s career includes developing assessment tools for substance abuse in correctional settings and exploring dual diagnoses (e.g., eating disorders and substance abuse). His work emphasizes practical applications in clinical and community contexts.
