Alcohol Research Group

  • Meenakshi Sabina Subbaraman, PhD

  • Biostatistician, Co-Director of Statistical and Data Services

  • Email

    MSubbaraman@arg.org

  • Phone

    510-898-5854

  • CV

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  • Expertise

    Cannabis and alcohol policy; intersection of cannabis and alcohol use; treatment for alcohol use disorders; methods for studying mediators/mechanisms of action.
Current Projects
Completed Projects
Selected Publications
  • Subbaraman, M.S., Roberts, S.C.M (2019). Costs associated with policies regarding alcohol use during pregnancy: Results from 1972-2015 Vital Statistics. PLOS One, 4 (5) Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman MS, Karriker-Jaffe KJ, Barnett SB (2019). Risks associated with mid-level cannabis use among people treated for alcohol use disorder. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 43 690-694 Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman M.S., Thomas S., Treffers R., Delucchi K., Kerr W.C., Martinez P., Roberts S.C.M. (2018). Associations between state‐level policies regarding alcohol use among pregnant women, adverse birth outcomes, and prenatal care utilization. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman, M.S., Kerr, W.C., (2018). Alcohol use and risk of related problems among cannabis users is lower among those with medical cannabis recommendations, though not due to health. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 79 (6) 935-942 Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman, M.S., Metrik, J., Patterson, D., Swift, R. (2017). Cannabis use during treatment for alcohol use disorders predicts alcohol treatment outcomes. Addiction , Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman M.S., Kerr W.C. (2017). Support for marijuana legalization in the US state of Washington has continued to increase through 2016. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 175 205-209 Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman, M.S (2016). Complementarity and substitution of alcohol and cannabis: A review of the literature. Substance Use & Misuse, 51 (11) 1399-414 Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman MS, Kerr WC. (2016). Opinions on the privatization of liquor sales in Washington State: Did voters change their minds. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 77 (4) 568-76 Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman M.S., Kerr W.C. (2015). Simultaneous versus concurrent use of alcohol and cannabis in the National Alcohol Survey. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 39 (5) 872-879. Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman, M.S., Laudet, A.B., Ritter, L.A., Stunz, A., Kaskutas, L.A. (2015). Multi-source recruitment strategies for advancing addiction recovery research beyond treated samples. Journal of Community Psychology, 43 (5: ) 560-575. Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman M.S. (2014). Can cannabis be considered a substitute medication for alcohol?. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 49 (3) 292-8 Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman M.S., Witbrodt J. (2014). Differences between abstinent and non-abstinent individuals in recovery from alcohol use disorders. Addictive Behaviors, 39 (12) 1730-5 Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman M.S., Lendle S.D., van der Laan M.J., Kaskutas L.A., Ahern J. (2013). Cravings as a mediator and moderator of drinking outcomes in the COMBINE study. Addiction, Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman, M. S., Kaskutas, L. A. (2012). Social support and comfort in AA as mediators of “Making AA Easier” (MAAEZ), a 12-step facilitation intervention. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 26 (4) 759-65 Abstract or Full Text
  • Subbaraman, M., Kaskutas, L.A., & Zemore, S.E. (2011). Sponsorship and service as mediators of the effects of Making Alcoholics Anonymous Easier (MAAEZ), a 12-step facilitation intervention. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 116 (3-Jan) 117-124 Abstract or Full Text
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