Adaptation and piloting of the SMART Recovery programme for young people with problematic substance use

The Substance Use Research Group conducts research that will improve the health and wellbeing of people who use substances and their families, and reduce health inequalities.

We work with a broad definition of “Substances”, which includes illicit substances (e.g. heroin, cocaine, cannabis, fake medicines, novel psychoactive substances, etc.), and licit - whether prescribed or non-prescribed (e.g. opiate substitution treatments, pain killers, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, alcohol, tobacco).

We use mixed and multiple methods in our research. The group has expertise in a range of quantitative and qualitative methods, e.g., Implementation methods; Patient Reported Outcomes; In-depth qualitative and ethnographic studies; Realist Evaluation; Secondary data analysis including administrative and birth cohort data analysis; participatory research methods; Evidence synthesis (Meta-analysis; Meta-synthesis; Realist synthesis); Creative data visualisation methods; Clinical trials; Public engagement. We use co-production methods to inform and evaluate person-centred interventions to improve health and wellbeing.

We welcome proposals which will explore and address the factors that prevent BAME community engagement with addiction services in Scotland

Diversity statement

Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.