R. Lorraine Collins

PhD

R. Lorraine Collins.

R. Lorraine Collins

PhD

R. Lorraine Collins

PhD

Associate Dean for Research
Director, Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research

Research Topics

Alcohol and marijuana use, especially in emerging and young adults; psychosocial factors (gender, ethnicity) in substance use; use of technology for assessment and intervention.

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Summary

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.

Education

  • 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

Professional Affiliations

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