R. Lorraine Collins is a psychologist who has conducted NIH-funded addictions research for decades. The focus of her research has included: 1) emerging and young adults substance (alcohol, marijuana) use; 2) cognitive and behavioral approaches to the conceptualization, prevention, and treatment of addictive behaviors; 3) psycho-social issues (e.g., gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status) related to substance use and misuse; 4) research methods that use technology (e.g., ecological momentary assessment, smart phone apps) for assessment and intervention; 5) high-risk behaviors (e.g., intimate partner aggression, condom use) related to substance use.

• Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
  
• PhD, Psychology, Rutgers University, New Jersey
  
• Clinical Internship, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
  
• MS, Psychology, Rutgers University, New Jersey
  
• BA, Psychology, First Class Honours, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

• American Psychological Association
• American Public Health Association 
• Research Society on Alcoholism
• Research Society on Marijuana