University of Rhode Island · PsychologySubstance Use Dynamics Lab
Nicole Holland Weiss · Kingston, Rhode Island
Research Focus
Dr. Nicole Holland Weiss's research lab focuses on understanding the dynamics of substance use and suicide risk during recovery periods after treatment for substance use disorders. Her team uses innovative real-time monitoring methods to analyze how emotions and physiological responses influence the likelihood of returning to substance use or experiencing acute suicide risk. The goal is to develop targeted tools and interventions that can be implemented during community reintegration to improve recovery outcomes for individuals transitioning back into daily life.
substance use disorderalcohol use disordercommunity reintegrationsuicide riskreal-time monitoring
Research Aims
4AIM 01Identify predictors of return to substance use using real-time monitoring of affect dynamics.
AIM 02Examine physiological signals that may indicate risk for returning to substance use.
AIM 03Investigate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk in community re-entry populations.
AIM 04Explore psychological mechanisms linking substance use and suicide ideation during recovery.
Skills the Lab Values
ecological momentary assessment (EMA)wearable biosensorsdata collection and analysispsychological assessmentlongitudinal study design
Output against the department
Publications249top 22% of dept.66th of 296
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Citations6.3ktop 47% of dept.139th of 296
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