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Katie Witkiewitz is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of New Mexico. She is also the director of the Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions (CASAA). Her work focuses on the development of interventions for substance use disorders, with an emphasis on harm reduction, mindfulness-based treatments, and relapse prevention.
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She is the author of numerous research articles published in journals such as Addiction, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, and Psychological Science. Her research has significantly contributed to understanding patterns of substance use, treatment outcomes, and the application of mindfulness-based relapse prevention strategies.
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Witkiewitz has received multiple awards and research grants for her contributions to addiction science, including funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support her work in improving substance use treatment approaches.
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An interesting fact about Witkiewitz is that her research challenges traditional models of addiction recovery by emphasizing harm reduction and individualized treatment pathways, advocating for a more flexible and evidence-based approach to substance use treatment.
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Witkiewitz received her doctorate in Psychology from the University of Washington. She earned her master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Washington and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Areas of Interest
Her areas of interest include substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, mindfulness-based interventions, relapse prevention, and statistical modeling of addictive behaviors.
Contact
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