About
The focus of David's research is at the nexus of psychology and public health and so consequently is multidisciplinary and has significant translational impact. His current projects ranging from evaluating the treatment effectiveness for methamphetamine dependence (NZ Health Research Council (HRC)), estimating the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in youth corrections (NZ HRC), to evaluating novel ways of detecting and managing hazardous alcohol use in older adults in primary care. His ongoing work establishing novel pharmacotherapies (drug treatments) for substance dependence stems from his PhD study evaluating the psychopharmacology of drug treatments for opioid dependence. He is passionate about working with disadvantaged groups and reducing the stigma and inequity associated with substance use in society.