Dr. John Moore is an assistant professor His research aims to identify and integrate the most critical determinants of substance use behavior change into interventions to promote the recovery and well-being of those impacted by substance misuse. He is particularly interested in identifying these determinants among individuals with comorbid serious mental illness, persons who have experienced homelessness, and adults with criminal justice involvement. His current research also focuses on identifying and promoting factors associated with engagement in healthy behaviors and healthcare utilization among persons experiencing substance misuse.

Areas of Focus

• Substance Use Behavior Change and Recovery
• Serious Mental Illness
• Healthcare Access and Utilization
• Health Disparities
• Quantitative Methods

Selected Peer Review Articles and Publications

Moore, J. R., Guerra, Z., Heydarian, N., Londoño, T., & Castro, Y (2022). Associations of positive and negative affect on health risk behaviors among Latinos. Health Psychology, 41(2), 145-154. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/hea0001165

Moore, J. R., Castro, Y., Cubbin, C., & von Sternberg, K. (2021). Associations of at-risk drinking, current smoking, and their co-occurrence with primary care service utilization. American Journal of Health Promotion, 36(3), 429-439. https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171211056130

Moore, J. R., DiNitto, D., & Choi, N. (2021). Associations of cannabis use frequency and cannabis use disorder with receiving a substance use screen and healthcare professional discussion of substance use. The American Journal on Addictions, 30(5), 485-495. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.13195

Moore, J. R., Renn, T., & Veeh, C. A. (2021). The metropolitan context of substance use and substance use disorders among U.S. adults on probation or parole supervision, 43(1), 161-170. Substance Abuse. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2021.1903651.

Moore, J. R., Chen, Q., & Choi, N. G. (2021). Cannabis use, use frequency, and use disorder in large metropolitan, small metropolitan, and nonmetropolitan areas. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 221, 108631. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108631

Moore, J. R., & Eikenberry, J. M. (2020). Recidivism by conviction offense type and release status among prisoners released in Iowa. Crime & Delinquency, 67(3), 344-365. doi: 10.1177/0011128720944075