These projects often serve as a testing ground for new interventions, therapies, and community programs, providing valuable insights into what strategies might be effective on a larger scale. By gathering early data on effectiveness and potential barriers, pilot projects lay the groundwork for larger studies, contributing to the development of evidence-based solutions that can ultimately enhance health outcomes.
Center for Addiction & Disease Risk Exacerbation
Pilot Projects
Current Pilot Projects
Lauren Micalizzi, Ph.D. & Rachel Gunn, Ph.D.
Multimethod Examination of the Effects of Perinatal Cannabis Use on Postpartum Depression and the Mother Infant Dyad
Erica Eaton, Ph.D. & Christy Capone, Ph.D.
Safety, Feasibility, and Acceptability of MDMA-assisted Therapy for the Treatment of Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorders in Veterans
Tim Janssen, Ph.D.
Shared Momentary Mechanisms of Substance Use and Other Risk Behavior Among Those With and Without ADHD
Former Pilot Projects
Carolina Haass-Koffler, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Oxytocin to Reduce Stress-Induced Craving in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Cara Murphy, Ph.D.
Harm Reduction in Individuals with Obesity who Smoke: Impact of Motivational Incentives and E-Cigarettes
Alexander Sokolovsky, Ph.D.
Complimentary Electronic Cigarettes for Harm Reduction Among Adult Smokers with Asthma