Dr. David Hodgins
Director, Addictive Behaviours Lab; Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Hodgins’ research and leadership in international initiatives have set directions in science and interventions for addictions, profoundly changing how scholars, practitioners, and policymakers understand this problem. He leads the Prairie Node of the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse, investigating various aspects of the psychology and physiology of addictive disorders, including substance use and gambling, as well as treatment approaches. Dr. Hodgins is a fellow of The Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and the American Psychological Association. In 2010, he received the Scientific Achievement Award from the US National Center for Responsible Gaming. Dr. Hodgins is also a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.
