CAPU RISE: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use Study
Do you use cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study! The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption! Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure Principal Investigator: […] Read More
SCANS Study: Participants Needed!
NEW STUDY ALERT! Do you smoke cigarettes? We’re conducting a research study on cigarette craving and need participants! This study involves: Questionnaires, computer tasks, and watching movie clips. Scan the QR code on the poster or click this link to check your eligibility! Please share if you know anyone who may be interested! Read More
Interested in Learning about Concurrent Disorders?
Check out this resource developed by the UBC B.R.A.I.N. Lab! (https://cdbrainhub.ca/) Read More
What we do
The B.R.A.I.N. Lab focuses on the psycho-neurobiological mechanisms underlying cognitive, affective, and stress-associated aspects of decision-making and impulsivity: specifically, those related to substance use and concurrent mental disorders.
A better understanding of the brain and mind, along with comprehensive models, is essential for treatment development. New approaches are critical in reducing addiction and improving mental health. The B.R.A.I.N. Lab explores promising new methods, such as retraining approach habits, electrophysiological treatments and integrated psychotherapy/psychedelic interventions.
We use subjective assessments, behavioural testing and neuroimaging to study psychopathology and the outcomes of interventions. At the B.R.A.I.N. Lab, we aim to deepen our understanding and facilitate more effective interventions for individuals living with substance use and mental disorders.
Thank you to our funders
