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Nicola Metrebian is a Reader in Addiction Treatment Research at King's College London, focusing on addiction research for over 20 years. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London Medical School. Her work primarily investigates the development and evaluation of pharmacological and behavioral interventions for opioid use disorders. Metrebian's research encompasses three main areas: behavioral interventions, naloxone for reversing opioid overdoses, and Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT). She leads initiatives examining the effectiveness of contingency management and take-home naloxone for non-medically trained individuals. Nicola's contributions include involvement in major trials such as RIOTT, assessing the effectiveness of injectable heroin treatments, and her work on a research program grant from NIHR focused on improving treatment outcomes for opioid use disorders. She has received accolades for her research, including the EMCDDA Scientific Paper award and the King’s Award for a collaborative research project on contingency management. Additionally, she co-leads the MSc in Addictions Treatment Practice and is actively involved in editorial responsibilities within addiction-focused journals. Her teaching spans behavioral interventions and drug and alcohol policy within addiction studies programs.
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