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March 21, 2026Journal of Psychopharmacology

Roland R. Griffiths, psychopharmacology pioneer: Abuse liability, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, benzodiazepines, and psychedelics

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JHJack E. HenningfieldFBFrederick S. BarrettSESuzette M. Evans

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Overview

This review highlights contributions to psychopharmacology and research partnerships fostering effective collaboration.

Key Points

  • The review aims to summarize Roland R. Griffiths' impactful research and collaborative approach in psychopharmacology.
  • Overview of Griffiths’ research domains including alcohol, nicotine, benzodiazepines, and psychedelics.
  • Personal anecdotes and insights from mentees and collaborators.
  • Assessment of preclinical and clinical abuse liability methodologies.
  • Griffiths' work transformed understanding of abuse liability across various substances.
  • His collaborative approach fostered innovation and research productivity.
  • The establishment of the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research symbolizes his lasting impact.

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Henningfield et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be37956e48c4981c67751ahttps://doi.org/10.1177/02698811251398801
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