The Behavioral Alcohol Research for Clinical Advancement [BARCA] lab conducts laboratory and survey research on  processes involved in the development of alcohol-related problems including alcohol use disorders.

Laboratory-based studies are conducted in a simulated bar on the Arizona State University campus[The BARCA Lounga]. Participants are administered alcohol and then observed in this quasi-naturalistic setting. Survey studies are designed to track drinking and other risky behaviors longitudinally to identify risk and protective factors for the development of related problems. The goal of both types of studies is to better inform prevention and intervention efforts. The BARCA lab will continue to apply the knowledge gained through experimental and longitudinal studies to the prevention and treatment of addictive behaviors.

Dr. William R. Corbin,Associate Professor, joined the ASU Department of Psychology (Clinical Psychology program) in July, 2009. Dr. Corbin received an undergraduate degree from ASU, a doctorate from the University of Georgia, and post-doctoral training at The University of Texas, Austin. He was a member of the faculty in Clinical Psychology at Yale from 2002 to 2009 and served as the Director of Clinical Training from 2004 to 2009.

For additonal information please visit Dr. Corbin's Lab page at Yale,  Behavioral Alcohol Research for Clinical Advancement