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Signature research: Substance misuse

From providing data that drives tobacco policy, to uncovering the risks associated with vaping, to seeking solutions to the opioid epidemic, our researchers are passionate about reducing harm and deaths related to substance use.

Experts in substance use and addiction

Associate Professor
Julianna Nemeth
Assistant Professor
Ahmad El Hellani
Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
Professor
Amy Ferketich
Associate Professor – Practice
Thomas J. Knobloch

Research news

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Paying retailers to reduce tobacco, alcohol and lottery marketing

Initiative in Ohio treats store owners as public health partners
Mari Brinkman stands between two lab assistants. They all wear white coats and glasses.

Patent paves way to ‘revolutionize’ tobacco emissions testing

Ohio State invention adapts with evolving products
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Researchers: Targeted efforts needed to stem fentanyl crisis

Study details high death tolls, economic loss in some states
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