“I like to develop better ways of helping people change problem behaviors.”
- Aug. 1, 2011 – present
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Professor/Regents Professor at University of North Texas Health Science Center
- Sept. 1, 2002 – July 31, 2011
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Assistant/Associate Professor at University of Texas School of Public Health
My research is developing better ways of helping people change behavior. My recent projects include: 1) a “just-in-time” adaptive smartphone intervention to reduce drinking among adults experiencing homelessness; 2) development and implementation of communication skills training for US Army operational units; 3) an online vocational training program for veterans with justice involvement; and 4) development of more effective substance use interventions for adolescents, young adults, and people with developmental disabilities. I also serve as the Steering Committee Chair for the HEALing Communities Study, which is developing a national model to address the opioid crisis. My publications include more than 120 articles and five books, including Treating Substance Abuse: Theory and Technique. In addition to research, I have conducted numerous trainings for criminal justice workers, counselors, and healthcare professionals, and served as a consultant to develop Internet and mobile interventions for a variety of health behaviors.
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