Welcome to the Adolescent Research Laboratory web page. The Adolescent Research Laboratory (ARL) is a clinical research program located in the Department of Psychology at West Virginia University. The focus of our work is the scientific study of the onset, development and treatment of substance use disorders in adolescence. We are interested in a range of factors relating to adolescent substance use problems, including parent-teen relaitonships, parental monitoring, peer influecnes, and impulsivity.

The Department of Psychology at West Virginia University is an award-winning program dedicated to research and service for children, adolescents and families. In this tradition, the ARL seeks to contribute to the understanding of issues related to the use and abuse of substances, and to assisting individuals, families and the community as a whole.

To learn more about our research, our people, our collaborators, and opportunities to contribute to our work, please browse our site. If you are interested in participating in one of our studies, or if you have quesitons or comments, please feel free to contact us.