Experts: Drug Addiction

Mohamed Kabbaj

Professor of Biomedical Sciences & Neurosciences

Kabbaj conducts research in the area of stress and drug addiction. He focuses on the brain basis of emotional behavior to determine why some people are more prone to stress and addiction.

(850) 644-4930
Mohamed.Kabbaj@med.fsu.edu

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JaNiene Peoples

Assistant Professor

JaNiene Peoples is an Assistant Professor at the College of Social Work. Her research applies a biopsychosocial framework to investigate multilevel risk and protective factors influencing mental health and substance use outcomes, with a primary focus on Black emerging adults and college students. Her research also aims to elucidate critical mechanisms underlying substance use behavior and to translate these insights into empirically grounded, culturally responsive interventions that advance recovery and promote psychological well-being among populations disproportionately affected by substance misuse. JaNiene applies digital health and advanced methodology (e.g., ecological momentary assessment) within her area of research.
She is also a Certified Executive Functioning Coach and ADHD-Certified Practitioner, bringing expertise in helping diverse populations develop strategies to create actionable plans, manage timelines, strengthen inhibitory control, and overcome distractions to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals.

jpeoples2@fsu.edu

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Gregg Stanwood

Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences & Neuroscience

Stanwood is a developmental neuropharmacologist and behavioral neuroscientist. His research investigates the developmental origins of brain disorders through careful assessments of brain developmental trajectories following genetic and environmental perturbations.

(850) 644-2271
gregg.stanwood@med.fsu.edu

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