Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Risk For Adolescent Substance Abuse

Brant P. Hasler,  PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology. He is the PI of multiple  NH research grants. These investigate changing adolescent sleep patterns, late bedtimes, early arising and consequent increased risk for substance abuse. Dr. Hasler is both a researcher and a clinician/mentor. Dr. Hasler’s “three-phase”  research investigations involve home/school physiological monitoring, sleep studies as well as clinical interventions to change these patterns.

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