Dr. Igor Yakovenko

Associate Professor

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Biography

Igor Yakovenko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, where he conducts research on substance use and disordered gambling. He focuses on the associated features and determinants of comorbidity in addiction and mental health, particularly cannabis use disorders and the implementation of online substance abuse interventions. His recent work aims to develop evidence-based public health interventions that enhance access to substance abuse treatment, with an emphasis on real-world conditions affecting mental health treatment delivery. Yakovenko's goal is to generate clinical guidelines and recommendations for integrated care in addiction and mental health. He has published numerous articles in esteemed journals, contributing significantly to the understanding of behavioral addictions and statistical methods in psychological research.

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