Adam Matthew Leventhal, PhD

Title(s)University Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences and Psychology
SchoolKeck School of Medicine of Usc
Address1845 N. Soto Street
Health Sciences Campus
Los Angeles CA 90032
Phone+1 323 442 8222
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    Title(s)Director of the Institute for Addiction Science


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    Adam Leventhal, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, public health scientist, educator, policy advisor, and university administrator specializing in addiction. He is Founding Director of the USC Institute for Addiction Science (IAS; ias.usc.edu)--the nation's first university-wide comprehensive academic unit devoted to understanding, reducing, and preventing addiction epidemics. IAS is a matrixed institute of 80 faculty across 10 schools and colleges across USC that provides critical infrastructure supporting the incubation and implementation of trans-discipline addiction research, education, and community engagement activities.

    Dr. Leventhal is principal investigator of a research program that has received $60M in grants addressing: (1) youth use of tobacco, cannabis, and opioids; (2) health disparities in addiction; (3) science to inform public policies for regulating tobacco and other addictive consumer products; and (4) cancer and cardiovascular disease prevention. He has (co-)authored over 400 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including publications in JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, and other widely-disseminated journals. Research led by Dr. Leventhal and his collaborators have informed numerous federal and global policies to protect youth from the dangers of tobacco and nicotine. His work has been covered the Associated Press, NBC Nightly News, New York Times, and other media outlets. In addition to science and academic administration leadership, Dr. Leventhal is an active mentor and educator to early-career professionals across the spectrum from high school students to faculty. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Health Behavior and American Psychological Association and recipient of awards for contributions to science and mentoring, including the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology.

    Dr. Leventhal is active in translating addiction science to federal and global policy actions, having served in roles for the US Surgeon General Report Series, US Food and Drug Administration, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine, and World Health Organization. His personal interests include running, playing guitar, watching football, and spending time with his wonderful wife and two daughters.

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    Foundations in Addiction Science
    Basic Theory and Strategies in Prevention
    Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

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    Vaping and Smoking Cessation in Intensive Longitudinal National Data
    NIH R21DA058343Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2025
    Role: MPI
    Discrimination and Racial Inequalities in Drug Use in U.S. Adults: Associations and Mechanisms
    NIH R01DA058992Jun 15, 2023 - Apr 30, 2027
    Role: MPI
    Vaping Nicotine and Cannabis Across Adolescence and Young Adulthood
    NIH R01CA229617Sep 20, 2019 - Aug 31, 2025
    Role: MPI
    Tobacco Use Treatment Research for Vulnerable Populations
    NIH K24DA048160Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2024
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Mechanisms Linking Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms and Tobacco Dependence
    California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program 28IR-0063Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Tobacco Regulatory Science Investigating the Intersections of Products with Diverse Populations
    NIH U54CA180905Sep 19, 2013 - Aug 31, 2023
    Role: MPI
    Neuroendocrine Factors, Nicotine, and Behavioral Inhibition in Female Smokers
    NIH R21DA034768Sep 15, 2013 - Jun 30, 2016
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Anhedonia as a Risk Factor and Consequence of Substance Use
    NIH R01DA033296Sep 15, 2012 - Jan 31, 2019
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Mechanisms Linking Anhedonia and Tobacco Addiction
    NIH R01DA026831Aug 15, 2009 - Nov 30, 2013
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Affective and Genetic Correlates of Amphetamine Response
    NIH K08DA025041Aug 1, 2009 - Jul 31, 2016
    Role: Principal Investigator

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