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CBT Radio


Jan 7, 2010

This podcast is relevant to professionals.

In this episode R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S. interviews Dr. Marc Branch about Behavioral Pharmacology. Some of the topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Behavioral Pharmacology’s views on addiction 
  • Discussion of Peter Dews and his research program
  • Behavioral factors related to tolerance 
  • Exposure and anti-anxiety agents 

MARC BRANCH, PhD BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Branch is best known for directing one of the country’s active programs in behavioral pharmacology. He has conducted a long line of research on agents such as pentobarbital, d-amphetamine, and cocaine. His research has primarily been concerned with behavioral factors that influence whether and the degree to which tolerance develops in the face of repeated exposure. His work has been supported continuously for 30 years by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and has been published in flagship journals in both behavior analysis and pharmacology. In recognition of this consistent track record of excellence, he has been the recipient of a coveted research career award from NIMH. He is a fellow of both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society.