Linda Rinehart

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Credentials

PhD

Bio

I received my BA in Liberal Studies from the University of Notre Dame, IN. I completed both my masters and PhD in clinical psychology from Duke University, NC. I further completed a postdoctoral fellowship in substance use disorder treatment from Brown University/Providence VA Medical Center, RI.I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in assessment and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. I co-lead the Addiction Medicine Program and provide expertise in the Early Stage Mood Disorders clinic, through which I provide training and supervision for psychiatry residents and psychology practicum students.My research focuses on alcohol and cannabis co-use, including understanding how cannabis use impacts relapse to alcohol among patients with an alcohol use disorder. I also examine how cannabis use impacts treatment outcomes for mood, anxiety, and other drug use disorders.Within the department, I am a member of the Clinical Council.

Research Summary

Dr. Rinehart's research focuses on alcohol and cannabis co-use, including understanding how cannabis use impacts relapse to alcohol among patients with an alcohol use disorder. She also examines how cannabis use impacts treatment outcomes for mood, anxiety, and other drug use disorders.