Centre for
Substance use &
Addiction Research
Welcome to the website of the Centre for Substance use and Addiction Research (CESAR) of the department of Department of Psychology, Education and Child Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
CESAR is a collective of researchers and clinicians investigating the risk and resilience factors associated with substance use and addiction. Our members study the interactions between the brain, behavior, and environment – from molecule to society – to inform clinical practice.
Aside from our focus on excellent addiction science, we educate new generations of young addiction scientists, provide science-based information to the media and policy makers, all in order to make maximum societal impact.
Addiction Science
Behavioral, cognitive, and social neuroscience
Impact
How can addiction science have societal impact
Education of young scientists
Education and job possibilities for talented young researchers
Advice and media
Science-based information for media and policy makers
News and Updates
CESAR at the Annual Volksbondlezing Rotterdam
At the annual Volksbondlezing Rotterdam, two CESAR members gave talks. Emese Kroon presented new work from our lab on adolescent substance use, aligning closely with the mission of Stichting Volksbond—to advance knowledge that supports the…
Visiting PhD: Angela Giugovaz
My name is Angela Giugovaz, I’m a PhD candidate in Neural and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Trieste, working in the Clinical and Experimental Psychopathology lab. I earned my master’s degree in Neuropsychology and…
Adolescent extraversion and agreeableness predict adult alcohol use: A 22-Year prospective study
A long-term study followed 329 individuals from childhood (ages 6–9) to adulthood (ages 27–30) to explore how personality traits predict alcohol use. CESAR researchers assessed personality traits using reports from children, parents, and teachers and…