Cara Struble
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Broadly, my research interests aim to (1) increase our understanding of individual factors on substance use behaviors and outcomes and to (2) leverage this knowledge to develop and test efficacious treatments for substance use disorders. I am particularly interested in examining substance use risks, behaviors, and consequences within LGBTQ+ populations. I am more recently developing a program of research investigating scalable digital technologies, adapted for LGBTQ+ populations, to improve access to evidence-based treatments for substance use and co-occurring mental health problems. My lab works closely with academic collaborators at Geisel School of Medicine, Columbia University, and Wayne State University.
Examples of specific projects include
Characterizing cannabis use and internalizing symptomatology among LGBTQ+ young adults
Evaluating opioid overdose risk and treatment disparities among non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ adults recruited nationally
Developing a digital app for treating co-occurring cannabis use and major depressive disorders
Developing and validating a cannabis exposure inventory measure
Examining the effects of advertising claims on cannabis purchase behaviors
Areas of Expertise
Substance Use
Treatment Development
Education
Predoctoral Psychology Fellow, APA-accredited Internship, Yale University School of Medicine (2021)
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University (2021)
M.A., General Psychology, Montclair State University (2015)
B.S., Psychology, Stockton University (2010)

