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Damaris J. Rohsenow is a Professor of Behavioral Social Sciences and the Associate Director of the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University. With over four decades of research experience, she holds a senior research career scientist position at the Providence VA Medical Center. Her work focuses on addiction disorders including strategies for smoking, alcohol, and cocaine abuse intervention. Rohsenow has authored hundreds of scholarly articles and contributed to notable works such as 'Treating Alcohol Dependence.' Presently, she is the principal investigator on a study for the HEAL initiative, aiming to implement medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in criminal justice settings, which includes examining the effectiveness of peer specialists in supporting this population. Rohsenow's groundbreaking studies have often explored pharmacological approaches to substance use and have led to significant insights into behavioral treatments, maternal and minority health impacts, and the efficacy of motivational interventions for those facing addiction. Throughout her career, she has received recognition in the field and has been involved in various collaborative projects aimed at improving health outcomes in underserved communities. Dr. Rohsenow continues to mentor emerging researchers in this critical area of public health, highlighting the importance of culturally responsive strategies in tackling addiction challenges.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Conducting research and teaching in the field of substance use and addiction.
Department: Department of Economics