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Research interests
My scholarship is based on the premise that intersecting identities (i.e., gender, ethnic, and sexual identity) are indelibly linked to behavioral health. Specifically, I am interested in the ways in which identity may be an asset in recovery from substance use disorders or connected to risk factors associated with problematic use and treatment barriers. I subscribe to the notion that motivation to change substance use behaviors is both intrinsic and a function of interpersonal relationships, occurring within the context of culture and multiple systems (e.g., criminal justice, child protective services).
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D, Social Work, Dissertation: Single Mothers, Substance Misuse, and Child Well-being: Examining the Effects of Family Structure and Service Provision in the Child Welfare System, The Ohio State University
… → 2009
Graduate Minor, Research Methods in Human Resources Development, The Ohio State University
… → 2009
M.S.W., Generalist, Thesis: The Self-perceptions of Lesbians and Heterosexual Women, The University of Wyoming
… → 2003
B.S., Social Psychology, Park University
… → 2000
A.S., Criminal Justice, Laramie County Community College
… → 1999
External positions
Native American Connections
Jan 1 2013 → …
Native American Connections
2013 → …
School of Social Work, Arizona State University
Jan 1 2012 → …
Youth and Families First
Jan 1 2012 → Jan 1 2013
School of Social Work, Arizona State University
2012 → …
Youth and Families First
2012 → 2013
Alvis House, Women’s Comprehensive Reentry Wellness Residential Program
Jan 1 2009 → …
Alvis House, Women’s Comprehensive Reentry Wellness Residential Program
2009 → …
Changing Perspectives Mental Health Agency
Jan 1 2008 → Jan 1 2009
Changing Perspectives Mental Health Agency
2008 → 2009
Ohio Youth Advocate Program
Jan 1 2005 → Jan 1 2006
Ohio Youth Advocate Program
Jan 1 2005 → Jan 1 2006
Ohio Youth Advocate Program
2005 → 2006
Ohio Youth Advocate Program
2005 → 2006
School of Social Work, The Ohio State University
Jan 1 2004 → Jan 1 2009
School of Social Work, The Ohio State University
2004 → 2009
State of Wyoming Substance Abuse Division
Jan 1 2002 → Jan 1 2003
State of Wyoming Substance Abuse Division
2002 → 2003
Southeast Wyoming Mental Helath Center
Jan 1 2001 → Jan 1 2002
State of Wyoming Department of Family Services
Jan 1 2001 → Jan 1 2002
Southeast Wyoming Mental Helath Center
2001 → 2002
State of Wyoming Department of Family Services
2001 → 2002
Attention Homes, Inc.
Jan 1 1998 → Jan 1 2000
Attention Homes, Inc.
1998 → 2000
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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IGA: Substance Use and Addiction Translational Research Network (SATRN)
Mendoza, N. (CoI) & Shiota, M. (PI)
LOCAL: Arizona Municipal Government
6/28/23 → 1/1/28
Project: Research project
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Arizona State Opioid Response (SOR III) (Revision 1)
Mendoza, N. (PI), Pena, S. (CoI) & Cano, M. (CoI)
HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
9/30/23 → 9/29/24
Project: Research project
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IMPROVE Community Implementation Program
Shiota, M. (CoI), Chen, D. (CoI), Whisner, C. (CoI), Mendoza, N. (CoI), Gonzales, A. (CoI), Rankin, L. (CoI), Berkel, C. (PI), Domino, M. (CoI), Martin, M. (CoI) & Scherer, N. (CoI)
HHS: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
8/15/23 → 8/14/24
Project: Research project
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Arizona State Opioid Response (SOR III)
Pena, S. (CoI) & Mendoza, N. (PI)
HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
9/30/22 → 9/29/23
Project: Research project
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ASU Graduate Psychology Training Consortium: Improving Integrated Health and Opioid and other Substance Use Disorder Treatment Access to Underserved Native American Communities via Telehealth
Meier, M. (CoI) & Mendoza, N. (CoI)
HHS: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
7/1/22 → 6/30/25
Project: Research project
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Enhancing support for student well-being: substance use resources and policy approaches in community colleges
Mendoza, N. S., Santana, M., Tekle, W., Shafer, M. S., Mommaerts, K., Freese, T. E. & Rutkowski, B. A., 2026, In: Journal of American College Health. 74, 1, p. 256-262 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring medication for opioid use disorder and recovery housing in the United States
Hernandez, N., Santana, M. & Mendoza, N. S., 2026, In: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions. 26, 2, p. 103-121 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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First responder attitudes and practices related to people who use drugs: exploring the impact of resource sharing
Mendoza, N. S., Cimino, A. N. & Cantelme, L., 2026, In: Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 33, 2, p. 225-233 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Leveraging Co-Design Principles and Artificial Intelligence to Develop Statewide Standard Operating Procedures for Housing Interventions in Arizona
Ferguson, K. M., Uss, A., Martinez, C. V., Southwick, T. & Mendoza, N., Jun 1 2026, In: Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research. 17, 2, p. 195-215 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recovery homes, regulation, & medication for opioid use disorder: preliminary look in a Southwestern state
Hernandez, N., Santana, M., Cano, M. & Mendoza, N. S., 2026, In: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions. 26, 1, p. 88-99 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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National Association of Social Work
Mendoza, N. (Other)
2014Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
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Webinar: Risk and Substance Use Disorders Among Sexual Minorities: Conceptualizing a Queer-informed System of Clinical Care. National Association of Social Work
Mendoza, N. (Other)
2014Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
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LGBTQ Consortium, Training and Education Subcommittee Speakers Bureau
Mendoza, N. (Other)
2013Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
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Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
Mendoza, N. (Reviewer)
2013Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
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GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality (previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association)
Mendoza, N. (Member)
2013Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
Press/Media
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New Findings from Arizona State University Update Understanding of Opioids (Fewer Than 1 In 3 Adolescents With Past-year Opioid Use Disorder Received Substance Use Treatment, 2022-23)
10/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Public service grads celebrate at Watts College Convocation
Stritch, J., Lucio, J., Buzinde, C., Mendoza, N., Lietz, C., Terrill, W., Lightfoot, E., Bricker, K. & Jackson, K.
5/15/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Study Results from Arizona State University Broaden Understanding of Opioids (The Interdisciplinary Training Academy for Integrated Substance/opioid Use Disorder Prevention and Health Care: a Qualitative Look At a New Remote Field Education ...)
1/1/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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New Opioids Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at Arizona State University (Overdose Deaths Involving Synthetic Opioids: Racial/ethnic and Educational Disparities In the Eastern and Western Us)
Mendoza, N., Ignacio, M., Cano, M. & Daniulaityte, R.
11/8/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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AZ makes significant strides in opioid crisis
Mendoza, N., White, M., Daniulaityte, R., Halden, R. & White, D.
5/15/23
1 item of Media coverage
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