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James MacKillop is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. His research investigates the nature and treatment of substance use disorders and related conditions, particularly through the application of behavioral economics and neuroeconomics to understand addictive behavior. Behavioral economics integrates psychology with economics to explain people’s preferences, choices, and consumption behavior, while neuroeconomics further combines these fields to delve into the cognitive processes underlying addiction. He serves as the Director of both the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, facilitating critical research into addiction and its treatment.
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