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Deepa Camenga

MD, MHS, FAAP
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine; Associate Director of Pediatric Programs, Yale Program in Addiction Medicine

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Deepa Camenga, MD, MHS, FAAP

Research Summary

Dr. Camenga's research focuses on studying adolescent and young adult substance use prevention and treatment.

Specialized Terms: Tobacco cessation; Youth substance use

Extensive Research Description

Dr. Camenga’s research focuses on reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with adolescent substance use and substance use disorders. Specifically, her work focuses on improving the identification and treatment of drug and tobacco use; understanding adolescent nicotine dependence and its co-occurrence with substance use; and improving our understanding of emerging tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes. She also is interested in developing and evaluating novel technology-enhanced interventions to reduce drug use in both adolescents and young adults.

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Research Interests

Adolescent Behavior; Emergency Medicine; Health Services Research; Opioid-Related Disorders; Tobacco Use Disorder

Public Health Interests

Substance Use, Addiction

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Selected Publications

  • A study of self-reported personal cannabis use and state legal status and associations with engagement in and perceptions of cannabis-impaired drivingBrown T, Banz B, Schmitt R, Gaffney G, Milavetz G, Camenga D, Li K, Brooks-Russell A, Vaca F. A study of self-reported personal cannabis use and state legal status and associations with engagement in and perceptions of cannabis-impaired driving Traffic Injury Prevention 2022, 1-4. DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2124803.
  • 37. Opportunities for Preventing Impaired Driving and Riding with and Impaired Driver: A Qualitative Study of Youth Experiences During and After High SchoolCamenga D, Li K, Iannotti R, Banz B, Grayton C, Zuniga V, Haynie D, Simons-Morton B, Curry L, Vaca F. 37. Opportunities for Preventing Impaired Driving and Riding with and Impaired Driver: A Qualitative Study of Youth Experiences During and After High School Journal Of Adolescent Health 2022, 70: s20-s21. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.01.150.
  • Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of E-Cigarette Use Among Youth in the Clinical SettingCamenga D, Chadi N. Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of E-Cigarette Use Among Youth in the Clinical Setting 2021, 75-90. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78672-4_6.
  • 17. Creating a Research Program to Promote Bladder Health in Adolescent WomenCamenga D, Berry A, Constantine M, Gahagan S, Newman D, Rudser K, Coyne-Beasley T, Kane-Low L, Shoham D, Scal P. 17. Creating a Research Program to Promote Bladder Health in Adolescent Women Journal Of Adolescent Health 2021, 68: s10. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.12.025.
  • Use of Digital Technology to Provide or Enhance the Delivery of Interventions for AdolescentsCamenga D, Kong G. Use of Digital Technology to Provide or Enhance the Delivery of Interventions for Adolescents 2020, 335-347. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190218058.013.29.
  • Trajectories of E-Cigarette and Conventional Cigarette Use Among YouthBold K, Kong G, Camenga D, Simon P, Cavallo D, Morean M, Krishnan-Sarin S. Trajectories of E-Cigarette and Conventional Cigarette Use Among Youth 2020, 46-52. DOI: 10.1542/9781610024693-part01-ch08.
  • 79. Supporting Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform InterventionsBrault M, Camenga D, Curry L, Kershaw T, Vash-Margita A. 79. Supporting Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Interventions Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 213. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.011.
  • 89. Menstrual Hygiene Management in Adolescents and Young AdultsTrant A, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D, Braverman P, Wagner D, Espinal M, Fan L. 89. Menstrual Hygiene Management in Adolescents and Young Adults Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2020, 33: 218. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.01.021.
  • 204. Supporting Shared Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Asset-Building InterventionsBrault M, Kershaw T, Vash-Margita A, Curry L, Camenga D. 204. Supporting Shared Adolescent/Provider Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health: Qualitative Data to Inform Asset-Building Interventions Journal Of Adolescent Health 2020, 66: s103-s104. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2019.11.207.
  • Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Medical SettingsLevy S, Camenga D. Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Medical Settings Current Addiction Reports 2019, 6: 374-382. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-019-00272-0.
  • High School Students’ Use of Electronic Cigarettes to Vaporize CannabisMorean M, Kong G, Camenga D, Cavallo D, Krishnan-Sarin S. High School Students’ Use of Electronic Cigarettes to Vaporize Cannabis 2017, 154-159. DOI: 10.1542/9781610022743-high.
  • E-Cigarettes and “Dripping” Among High-School YouthKrishnan-Sarin S, Morean M, Kong G, Bold K, Camenga D, Cavallo D, Simon P, Wu R. E-Cigarettes and “Dripping” Among High-School Youth 2017, 61-66. DOI: 10.1542/9781610022743-school_youth.
  • Cigarillo use patterns among adolescentsKong G, Cavallo D, Camenga D, Morean M, Simon P, Gutierrez K, Krishnan-Sarin S. Cigarillo use patterns among adolescents Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 171: e108. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.08.302.
  • Low socioeconomic status is associated with e-cigarette and tobacco product use latent class membership among adolescentsSimon P, Camenga D, Kong G, Cavallo D, Morean M, Gutierrez K, Krishnan-Sarin S. Low socioeconomic status is associated with e-cigarette and tobacco product use latent class membership among adolescents Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 171: e191. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.08.523.
  • Socioeconomic disparities in electronic cigarette use among adolescentsSimon P, Camenga D, Kong G, Cavallo D, Connell C, Gutierrez K, Krishnan-Sarin S. Socioeconomic disparities in electronic cigarette use among adolescents Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 156: e205. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.07.552.
  • Predictors of youth use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessationCamenga D, Kong G, Cavallo D, Connell C, Gutierrez K, Simon P, Krishnan-Sarin S. Predictors of youth use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 156: e34-e35. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.07.1012.
  • Predictors of e-cigarette use among adolescentsKrishnan-Sarin S, Kong G, Camenga D, Cavallo D, Simon P, Connell C, Wu R, Morean M. Predictors of e-cigarette use among adolescents Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 156: e119-e120. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.07.330.
  • The impact of e-cigarette advertisements on e-cigarette initiation among middle and high school studentsGutierrez K, Camenga D, Kong G, Cavallo D, Simon P, Wu R, Connell C, Krishnan-Sarin S. The impact of e-cigarette advertisements on e-cigarette initiation among middle and high school students Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 156: e86-e87. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.07.1152.
  • Informing the regulation of e-cigarettes to restrict youth accessKong G, Cavallo D, Morean M, Camenga D, Krishnan-Sarin S. Informing the regulation of e-cigarettes to restrict youth access Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 156: e116-e117. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.07.322.
  • Understanding adolescent e-cigarette use behaviors: Implications for tobacco regulatory effortsKrishnan-Sarin S, Kong G, Morean M, Camenga D, Cavallo D. Understanding adolescent e-cigarette use behaviors: Implications for tobacco regulatory efforts Neurotoxicology And Teratology 2015, 49: 140-141. DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2015.04.129.
  • Self-efficacy mediates treatment outcome in a smoking cessation program for adolescent smokersSimon P, Connell C, Kong G, Morean M, Cavallo D, Camenga D, Krishnan-Sarin S. Self-efficacy mediates treatment outcome in a smoking cessation program for adolescent smokers Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 146: e100. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.09.639.
  • Increasing incidence of hospital admissions for opioid poisonings in adolescents and young adults: 2000–2009Camenga D, Gaither J, Leventhal J, Ryan S. Increasing incidence of hospital admissions for opioid poisonings in adolescents and young adults: 2000–2009 Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 146: e237. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.09.111.
  • Reasons for E-cigarette initiation and discontinuation among adolescents and young adultsKong G, Camenga D, Cavallo D, Palmer A, Morean M, Krishnan-Sarin S. Reasons for E-cigarette initiation and discontinuation among adolescents and young adults Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 146: e162-e163. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.09.359.
  • A qualitative study of young adults’ perceptions of modified-risk tobacco products for smoking cessationCamenga D, Cavallo D, Kong G, Palmer A, Carroll K, O’Malley S, Krishnan-Sarin S. A qualitative study of young adults’ perceptions of modified-risk tobacco products for smoking cessation Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2014, 140: e25. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.02.090.
  • Menthol cigarette and marijuana use among adolescentsKong G, Singh N, Cavallo D, Camenga D, Krishnan-Sarin S. Menthol cigarette and marijuana use among adolescents Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2014, 140: e108-e109. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.02.313.
  • “The New Cigs on the Block”Camenga D. “The New Cigs on the Block” 2014, 33-49. DOI: 10.1542/9781581108903-the_new.
  • Tobacco Prevention and Cessation in Pediatric PatientsKlein J, Camenga D. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation in Pediatric Patients Pediatrics In Review 2004, 25: 17-26. DOI: 10.1542/pir.25.1.17.