Biography:
Dr. Orrin Ware received an MPH from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an MSW and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. Dr. Ware is a practicing LCSW-C social worker in Maryland, where he provided direct services to people recovering from substance use disorders (SUD). He has worked in various research contexts and recently joined the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His primary areas of interest include treatment engagement and treatment retention for people with a SUD.
Title : Examining Distress Tolerance and Residential Treatment Length of Stay among Heroin Users