Dr. F. Ryan Peterson is a professor in the Child and Family Development undergraduate program and the Human Development and Family Science graduate program at the University of Central Missouri. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Georgia in Child and Family Development and his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Kansas State University. He serves as evaluator for the Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR) Grant and for the Johnson County, Missouri expansion of drug court treatment services.
Dr. Peterson has presented at state and national conferences on the topic of treatment for Substance Use Disorders. In addition, he provides professional development training for community-based recovery centers and serves as a professional development coach for alcohol and drug counselors and peer mentors. His current research interests are the role of family in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders, sibling relationships, and emerging adult risky behavior.
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