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Ornella Corazza is a Professor of Addiction Science at the University of Hertfordshire, leading research in drug and behavioral addictions, novel psychoactive substances (NPS), and internet-related addictions. She holds a visiting professorship at Sapienza University of Rome and is President of the International Society for the Study of Emerging Drugs (ISSED). Her work bridges neurobiology, policy, and global health, focusing on multidisciplinary strategies to combat addiction. Corazza supervises PhD students and has authored over 170 publications, including books like Novel Psychoactive Substances: Policy, Economics and Drug Regulations (Springer, 2017) and Emerging Drugs in Sport (Springer, 2021). She advises international bodies like the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and chairs the International Journal for Emerging Trends in Drugs, Addictions, and Health (Elsevier).
Research Interests: Her research explores the neurobiology of addiction, policy implications of NPS, and internet-facilitated drug markets. She investigates behavioral addictions (e.g., internet/gambling), performance-enhancing drugs in sports, and the impact of digital technologies on mental health. Recent projects include studying kratom safety, pandemic-related substance misuse, and cross-cultural validation of addiction assessment tools.
Grants & Projects: Leads the €5M Bootstrap initiative (2023–2028) addressing post-pandemic societal adaptation and mental health. Collaborates with the National Institute of Health Sciences on addiction research and advises the UK’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. Past projects include analyses of darknet drug markets and untested supplements in athlete communities.
Awards: Recipient of the European Health Award 2013. Recognized for contributions to addiction policy and global health collaboration.
Labs & Teams: Directs the Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse, and Novel Psychoactive Substances Unit at Hertfordshire. Engages in international networks like the Internet-Facilitated Drug Markets Working Group.
