RAND Expert Biography
Elizabeth D'Amico
Behavioral Scientist
Expertise
Adolescent risk-taking behavior (e.g., substance use, driving after drinking, unsafe sexual behavior) and the development of innovative interventions for this population
Recent Work
Three longitudinal projects focused on creating developmentally sensitive intervention programs for youth in schools, primary care clinics, and homeless shelters that target alcohol and drug use
Education
Ph.D. in clinical psychology, University of Texas
Publications of Interest
"Project CHAT: A Brief Motivational Substance Abuse Intervention for Teens in Primary Care," S. A. Stern et al., Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Vol. 32, No. 2, Mar 2007
"Problem Drinking Among Cambodian Refugees in the United States: How Big of a Problem Is It?" E. J. D'Amico et al., Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Vol. 68, No. 1, Jan 2007
"Adolescent Self-Selection of Service Formats: Implications for Secondary Interventions Targeting Alcohol Use," E. J. D'Amico et al., American Journal on Addictions, Vol. 15 [Suppl. 1], Dec 2006
"Escalation and Initiation of Younger Adolescents' Substance Use: The Impact of Perceived Peer Use," E. J. D'Amico and D. M. McCarthy, Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 39, No. 4, Oct 2006
"Factors That Impact Adolescents' Intentions to Utilize Alcohol-Related Prevention Services," Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, Vol. 32, No. 3, July/Sept 2005
Recent RAND Publications are listed here.
Recent Media Appearances
Interviews: KPBS/NPR; Los Angeles Times; Time Magazine
To arrange an interview:
Contact the RAND Office of Media Relations, (703) 413-1100, x5117 or (310) 451-6913, or send an email to media@rand.org.
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