Lauren Lewis, Ph.D., LPC, LAC

Bio

Dr. Lauren Lewis is an Assistant Professor in the Community, Family, & Addiction Science program. She is a proud TTU alumni, where she graduated with a PhD in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies in 2024. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship with the Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research (CHEARR) at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Lewis is also a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in addiction counseling and a passion for community-driven research.

Research Interests

Research Interests: Dr. Lewis' research focuses on recovery from addiction with an interest in how individuals best thrive. Through community-based participatory research (CBPR) the aim of her research is to understand how emerging adults recover, the role of recovery capital, and how passion influences recovery outcomes. Additional interests include medications for substance use, long-term recovery, and recovery pathways.

Recent Publications

Lewis, L.E., Mills, D.J., Bergman, B.G., Kimball, T.G., Gerber, W. (2025). Examining the dualistic model of passion in addiction recovery. Front. Public Health, 13. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1519430

Cioffi, C.C., Lewis, L.E., Gau, J. (2025). Understanding the needs of postpartum emerging adults with substance use disorders to improve recovery services. Frontiers in Public Health, 13. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1521093

Tuliao, A.P., Tuliao, M.D., Lewis, L.E., Mullet, N., North-Olague, J., Mills, D.J., Kimball, T., & Shumway, S. (2023). Perceptions of medication assisted treatment within collegiate recovery communities. Journal of Addiction Medicine, 17(6), 732-735. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001224

Hatch, S.M., Nichols, Z.C., Lewis, L.E., Awua, J., & Austin-Robillard, H. (2024). Investigating the lived experiences of persons who were sentenced to the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility: A qualitative study. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 63(7), 440-461. doi: 10.1080/10509674.2024.2406761