Moritz Rosenkranz

Dr. Moritz Rosenkranz is a researcher at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). With a background in sociology, he focuses on substance use research, particularly cannabis policy, mental health services, and stimulant use patterns across European contexts.

His research interests span multiple critical areas in public health and addiction medicine, including:

• Cannabis policy and regulation frameworks
• Mental health service delivery models
• Substance use epidemiology and patterns
• Public health implications of drug policy reforms
• Digital interventions for substance use disorders

Rosenkranz's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on evidence-based policy development, with particular attention to the German context. His work often employs mixed-methods approaches, including systematic reviews, cross-sectional studies across multiple European countries, and clinical trial evaluations. Recent publications highlight his engagement with the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization in Germany and Europe.

Among his notable scientific contributions are:

• Research on standardized cannabis dosing for policy implementation
• Analysis of dispensing modalities in regulated cannabis markets
• Studies on collaborative care models for mental disorders
• Examination of polysubstance use patterns across European populations

His work bridges clinical practice, public health policy, and academic research, contributing to evidence-based approaches for substance use disorders and mental health service delivery. Rosenkranz actively collaborates with European research networks studying substance use patterns and mental health service delivery across different regulatory environments.