Jan Baxter

Jan Baxter

Introducing Professor Jan Baxter, Director of NCPIC

Qualifications

BSc (Psych) (Hons), PhD, MAPS.

Experience Jan is the founding Professor and Director of the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) at the University of NSW. She has a strong national and international reputation as a leading researcher in the development of brief interventions for cannabis related problems. She has also developed major programs of research in the development of treatment outcome monitoring systems; development of treatment models for substance dependent women; and aspects of psychostimulants.
Memberships Jan works with a number of community based agencies on service evaluations and executive management. She is currently supervising a number of doctoral students at NCPIC. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Association, Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs, and the US College on Problems of Drug Dependence where she serves as the Chair of their International Research Committee. She is on the Editorial Board of a number of international journals and is an Associate Editor of Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

10 Heart-Healthy Fruits with Low Sugar Content

Heart-Healthy Fruits

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), managing your diet is a simple way to improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease. “Heart disease” encompasses potentially fatal conditions such as coronary artery disease (CAD),…

Signs in Your Fingers That May Indicate Cancer

Signs in Your Fingers That May Indicate Cancer

When unusual changes occur in our body parts, it’s natural to feel concerned. However, some bodily irregularities might not be as alarming, given that various environmental factors can cause them. Consider dry, cracked, and peeling skin. Known medically as xerosis…