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Office
13001 East 17th Place Building
500 Rm 4340A
Aurora, CO 80045Phone+1 303-724-2235
Education & Training
University of ColoradoResidency, Psychiatry, 1990 - 1992- University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 1991 - 2025
Clinical Trials
- Substance Dependent Teens - Impact of Treating Depression Study 1 - 1 Start of enrollment: 2001 Feb 01
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adolescents With Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Start of enrollment: 2006 Feb 01
- Bupropion for ADHD in Adolescents With Substance Use Disorder Start of enrollment: 2009 Jan 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 124 citationsAdolescents are not adults: developmental considerations in alcohol users.Deborah Deas, Paula D. Riggs, James W. Langenbucher, Mark S. Goldman, Sandra A. Brown
Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research. 2000-02-01 - 20 citationsComorbid Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders: Recent Treatment ResearchPaula D. Riggs, Frances R. Levin, Alan I. Green, Frank Vocci
Substance Abuse. 2008-10-12 - 103 citationsA Randomized Controlled Trial of Fluoxetine and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Adolescents With Major Depression, Behavior Problems, and Substance Use DisordersPaula D. Riggs, Susan K. Mikulich-Gilbertson, Robert D. Davies, Michelle Lohman, Constance Klein
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 2007-11-01
Press Mentions
Cannabis: Lure of Colorado High Changes Mental HealthcareOctober 7th, 2024- Drug Overdoses Amongst Younger Individuals Translate into over a Million Years of Misplaced Life, Research FindsFebruary 9th, 2022
- Drug Overdoses Among Young Americans Translate into over One Million Years of Lost Life, Study FindsFebruary 6th, 2022
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Grant Support
- Bupropion For ADHD In Adolescents With Substance Use DisordersNational Institute On Drug Abuse2008–2011
- Aacap Physician Scientist Program In Substance AbuseNational Institute On Drug Abuse2004–2011
- Rocky Mountain Regional Clinical Trials NodeNational Institute On Drug Abuse2001–2005
- Rocky Mountain Regional Clinical Trials NodeNational Institute On Drug Abuse2002–2004
- Substance Dependent Teens--Impact Of Treating DepressionNational Institute On Drug Abuse2000–2004
- Pemoline--Effect On Drug Abuse In Delinquents With ADHDNational Institute On Drug Abuse1995–1999
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