Dual Degree PhD Candidate in Biocultural Medical Anthropology at The University of Alabama advised by Dr. William Dressler and Dr. Jason DeCaro and Mental Health at The University of Sao Paulo - Ribeirão Preto advised by Dr. Sandra Cristina Pillon Broadly, my research focuses on stigma surrounding drug use and misuse, from the perspectives of both members of society and individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders. My dissertation work is based in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. |