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Substance use & Addiction Research

We initiate and carry out research in the field of substance use and addiction. Our primary emphasis lies in clinical treatment research, where we delve into the experiences and requirements of patients, user communities, and their families. Additionally, we advocate for a family-centric approach in both mental health care and substance abuse treatment.

The research group's objective is to conduct clinically relevant, high-quality research that enhances treatment options for individuals struggling with substance use and addiction issues, as well as their families and relatives, both nationally and internationally. We initiate projects based on emerging societal debates and in collaboration with user organizations and healthcare professionals. Our research encompasses the psychosocial, relational, and medical facets of substance use and addiction. We possess expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, emphasizing collaborative research. In line with the principles of open science, we strive to develop our projects to the fullest extent possible to foster research democratization.

Our most prominent ongoing projects include the NaltRec study and the NORAPT study.​

Bente Weimand (leader)

Senior Researcher Professor II, USN

bente.weimand@ahus.no

Academic degree
PhD, Registered nurse with specialist education in mental health care, Master's degree in nutrition, health, and environment

Current research areas
Mental health, psychosocial factors related to substance use and addiction, family-focused treatment, collaborative research, adults and children as caregivers, open science.

Profiles
Profile at the University of South-Eastern Norway (usn.no)
Profile on Cristin.no
Profile on Research gate

Bjørn Holmøy

PhD Candidate, Psychologist

bjorn.holmoy@ahus.no

Current Research Field
Chronic Pain, Post-Traumatic Stress, Addiction Treatment.

Profiles

Kristin Klemmetsby Solli

Postdoctoral Researcher

kristin.klemmetsby.solli@ahus.no

Academic degree
Ph.D., Social Worker with a Master's in Psychosocial Work, Substance Abuse Treatment

Current Research Areas
Naltrexone as Treatment for Opioid Dependency, NORAPT, E-Therapy, and Alcohol

Profiles
Profile on researchgate.net
Profile on uio.no
Profile on Cristin.no

Lars Tanum

Senior Researcher, Professor II at Oslo Metropolitan University

Lars.Tanum@ahus.no

Academic degree
Professor, MD, DMSci. specialist in Psychiatry and Pharmacology & Toxicology

Current Research Areas
Substance abuse and dependency, Pharmacological treatment of addiction, Psychiatry, Pain research

Profiles
Profile on researchgate.net
Profile on oslomet.no
Profile on Cristin.no

Ingeborg Skjærvø

Postdoctoral Fellow at the Research and Development Unit for Mental Health at Akershus University Hospital, Researcher at the Clinical Research on Substance Abuse Unit at Oslo University Hospital, Employed at the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

ingeborg.skjaervo@ahus.no

Academic degree
Ph.D., Master's in Cognitive Neuropsychology

Current Research Areas
Pain among opioid dependents, Naltrexone, Substance abuse and crime

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no
Profile on researchgate.net

Trude Gøril Klevan

Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway

Trude.Goril.Klevan@ahus.no

Academic degree
Ph.D. in Person-Centered Health Care, Master's in Clinical Health Care with a focus on Mental Health, Child Welfare Educator

Current Research Areas
Experiences with helpful assistance in mental health and substance abuse, Recovery and collaboration-oriented practices, Critical method and knowledge development in qualitative research

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no
Profile on researchgate.net

Anne Marciuch

Postdoctoral Fellow in the NORAPT Study

Anne.marciuch@ahus.no

Academic degree
Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Specialist in Adult Clinical Psychology

Current Research Areas
Long-acting naltrexone, Pain, Trauma, Substance abuse and dependency

Profiles
Profile on researchgate.net
Profile on Cristin.no

Linn C. Wergeland Digranes

Special Consultant/Leader of the Research Committee (FU) at ARA

linw@ahus.no

Academic degree
Psychiatric Nurse

Current Research Areas
NaltRec, NORAPT

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no

Karin Merethe Waleur

Ph.D. Candidate

karin.merethe.waleur@ahus.no

Academic degree
Social Worker with a Master's in Psychosocial Work, Substance Abuse Treatment

Current Research Areas
Naltrexone as Treatment for Opioid Dependency

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no

Christina L. Redondo

Ph.D. Candidate

christina.liv.redondo@ahus.no

Academic degree
Psychiatric Nurse Specialist, Master's in Mental Health Care

Current Research Areas
Naltrexone, Opioids, Substance abuse, Dependency, Mental Health

Profiles
Profile on researchgate.net

Margrete B Da Siqueira

Research Coordinator

margrete.berntsen.da.siqueira@ahus.no

Academic degree
Nurse, Master's in Diaconal Studies

Profiles
Profile on cristin.no

Jon Mordal

Researcher at Ahus Consultant/Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Substance Abuse and Dependency, Clinic for Mental Health and Addiction, Vestfold Hospital Trust

jonmor@siv.no

Academic degree
Ph.D., M.D.

Current Research Areas
NaltRec, E-Therapy for Alcoholism

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no

Johannes Gjerstad

Researcher

Johannes.gjerstad@ahus.no

Academic degree
Professor, Ph.D.

Current Research Areas
Pain Physiology, Genetics

Profiles
Profile on researchgate.net
Profile on cristin.no

Linn Gjersing

Researcher at the Department of Substance Use and Tobacco, Norwegian Institute of Public Health Associate Professor, Lovisenberg Diaconal University College

Academic degree
Ph.D.

Current Research Areas
NaltRec

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no
Profile on researchgate.net

Farid Juya

LIS Doctor/Ph.D. Candidate at the Department of Substance Abuse and Dependency, Clinic for Mental Health and Addiction, Vestfold Hospital Trust

farid.juya@siv.no

Academic degree
M.D.

Ida Mathisen

University Lecturer/Ph.D. Candidate at the University of South-Eastern Norway

ida.mathisen@usn.no

Academic degree
M.Sc., Nurse

Research Areas
NaltRec, Experiences of Relatives with Opioid Dependency in Close Relationships

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no

Bente Birkeland

Associate Professor at the University of Agder (UiA)

bente.birkeland@uia.no

Academic degree
Ph.D. in Health and Sports Science, Master's in Psychosocial Work with a specialization in Substance Abuse Issues, Social Worker specialized in Addiction Therapy

Current Research Areas
Substance Abuse Field, Relatives, Quality of Life, Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Literature Studies

Profiles
Profile on researchgate.net
Profile on cristin.no
Profile on uia.no

Marie Eikemo

Postdoctoral Fellow at the Methodology, Work, Culture, and Social Psychology Unit at the University of Oslo

Academic degree
Ph.D.

Current Research Areas
NaltRec

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.net
Profile on researchgate.net

Ida Brenna

Ph.D. Candidate in the NaltRec Study Senior Adviser, Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services

Academic degree
M.Sc.

Current Research Areas
NaltRec

Profiles
Profile on researchgate.net

Ann-Christin Sannes

Researcher at Ahus Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Behavioral Science at Oslo Metropolitan University

ann-christin.sannes@oslomet.no

Academic degree
Ph.D.

Current Research Areas
NaltRec

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no
Profile on researchgate.net

Martin Trøstheim

Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Oslo

Academic degree
MSc

Current Research Areas
NaltRec (Ahus), NorOp study (Oslo University Hospital)

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no
Profile on researchgate.net

Arild Opheim

Ph.D. Candidate, Head of Research Departement for Substance Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital

arild.opheim@helse-bergen.no

Academic degree
MSc

Current Research Areas
Long-acting naltrexone in the treatment of opioid dependency

Profiles
Profile on Cristin.no
Profile on researchgate.net

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  • BlåKors
  • Haukeland Universitetsykehus
  • KorusØst
  • Monash University, Australia
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  • Oslo universitetssykehus/ RUSFORSK
  • Oslo Met-storbyuniversitetet
  • ProLARNett (interesseorganisasjon for LAR-brukere)
  • Psykologisk institutt, Universitetet i Oslo
  • RIO (Rusmisbrukernes Interesseorganisasjon)
  • SERAF (Senter for rus og avhengighetsforskning, Universitetet i Oslo
  • Spillavhengighet Norge
  • Sykehuset i Vestfold
  • Sørlandet sykehus HF
  • Universitetet i Agder
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  • University of New York, Langone School of Medicine, USA
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Last updated 2/20/2024