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Susan G Alexander, Research Scientist

Susan G Alexander
Contact Info:
Office Location:  210 Rubenstein Hall
Office Phone:  (919) 613-9290
Email Address:   send me a message
Web Page:   http://pn.aas.duke.edu/~sgalex

Education:

Ph.D.University of South Carolina1995
Ed.S.University of South Carolina1993
M.A.The New School for Social Research1980
B.A.Roanoke College1973
Specialties:

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Adolescent Substance Abuse
Youth Violence Prevention
Research Interests: Adolescent Substance Abuse, Youth Violence Prevention

Susan is interested in the prevention of adolescent substance abuse, prevention of violent behavior in youth, adolescent anxiety, school-based prevention and intervention and ethical issues in counseling. As Executive Director of the NIDA P20 Transdisciplinary Prevention Research Center , Susan oversaw the activities of all Cores and Programs of Research. She is a National Board Certified counselor and has clinical experience with children, adolescents, and families.

Susan was a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow and received the President's Award from the Counseling Association for Humanistic Education and Development. She serves on national and federal advisory committees to provide assistance in the prevention of youth violence and substance abuse.


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