Linda Richter, Ph.D.

Linda Richter oversees prevention-oriented research projects. Linda’s work focuses on understanding the nature, scope, predictors and consequences of substance use and addiction, especially among young people. She leverages this research to help raise awareness among parents, educators, health professionals and policymakers about addiction science and best practices in substance use prevention and addiction care. Linda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York and her doctorate in social psychology from the University of Maryland.

Research topics: Prevention; youth vaping, drinking and marijuana use; substance-related attitudes and beliefs; data and trends; integrating addiction care into mainstream medicine