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Research
I am a professor of social work, but have previously worked in both political science (in which I have a PhD) and criminology.
My research has a broad focus on issues related to drug addiction and other substance-related problems in society - including drug policy, the organisation and practice of addiction services, medication-assisted treatment of opioid addiction, the illicit transfer of medicines, opioid-related mortality, and alcohol prevention and drinking among young people. I have also conducted research on crime victimisation among parents of adult children with drug problems, the construction of social problems with a focus on sickness absence and social security policy, and policy diffusion/translation.
My current research focuses on adolescents and young adults who expose their parents to violence and other forms of abuse.
I work at all levels of education (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), again with a focus on substance-related problems. I am responsible for the course Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence (SOAO02, 10 credits).
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Social Work
- Political Science
- Drug Abuse and Addiction
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations the last five years
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How Psychedelics Came to Be Placed Under the Strictest International Control
Bergkvist, M. & Johnson, B., 2026 Apr 10Research output: Other contribution › Miscellaneous › Popular science
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Problematic Internet Use and Child-To-Parent Violence: Associations Between Social Media Use, Gaming, and Abusive Behaviours Toward Parents
Johnson, B., Andersson, L. & Svensson, R., 2026 Apr 2, In: Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling. 23, e70014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fear and Loathing in the United Nations: The Establishment of International Control of Psychedelics Through the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances
Bergkvist, M., Barrett, D., Edman, J. & Johnson, B., 2026 Mar 7, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Contemporary Drug Problems. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Challenges in managing driving licence legislation when using B-Phosphatidylethanol to identify high levels of alcohol use in primary care patients: A qualitative study
Steensland, Å., Kastbom, L., Johnson, B., Larsson, M., Heilig, M., Segernäs, A. & Capusan, A. J., 2026 Jan 2, In: International Journal of Drug Policy. 148, p. 1 11 p., 105130.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ethnicity and Child-to-Parent Violence: Comparing Adolescents With an Ethnic Swedish Background and a Background in Muslim Countries
Johnson, B., Andersson, L. & Svensson, R., 2025 Oct, In: Journal of Family Issues. 46, 10, p. 1556-1588 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Naturalistisk utvärdering av HVB som behandlingsform för alkoholberoende
Berge, J. (Researcher), Johnson, B. (Researcher), Andersson, L. (Researcher) & Niwhede, E. (Research student)
Systembolagets råd för alkoholforskning, SRA
2026/01/01 → 2027/12/31
Project: Research
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Mot en kunskapsbaserad behandlingspraxis: ADHD, beroendetillstånd och vägen till jämlik vård
Berge, J. (PI), Johnson, B. (Researcher), Lindström, S. (Researcher), Håkansson, A. C. (Researcher), Garpenhag, L. (Researcher) & Jadbäck, I. (Research student)
2026/01/01 → 2030/12/31
Project: Research
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Discontinuing Opioid Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Addiction: Developing Evidence-Based Support for Safe Tapering
Johnson, B. (Researcher), Berge, J. (Researcher), Johansson Capusan, A. (Researcher) & Lindegren, S. (Researcher)
2026/01/01 → 2028/12/31
Project: Research
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ReLife Centre - Centre for Mental Health and Recovery Across the Life Course
Bejerholm, U. (PI), Håkansson, A. C. (Researcher), Gerdtham, U. (Researcher), Johnson, B. (Researcher), Lexén, A. (Researcher), Westling, S. (Researcher), Englund, I. (Administrator), Stjernswärd, S. (Researcher), Westrin, Å. (Researcher), Levinsson, H. (Researcher), Wallinius, M. (Researcher), Serlachius, E. (Researcher), Persson, M. C. (Project coordinator) & Nilsson, E. (Administrator)
2025/12/01 → …
Project: Research
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STREAM: Kartläggning av beroendevård och behandlingskontakter i Skåne: Longitudinell multipel kohortstudie av individer som erhållit vård- och stödinsatser
Andersson, L. (Researcher), Johnson, B. (Researcher), Berge, J. (Researcher), Håkansson, A. C. (Researcher), Hansson, H. (Researcher), Arve, K. (Researcher), Richert, T. (Researcher) & Niwhede, E. (Researcher)
2025/07/01 → 2028/12/31
Project: Research
Activities
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Barns fysiska och psykiska våld mot föräldrar
Johnson, B. (Role not specified)
2026 Apr 9Activity: Other › Media participation
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Ungdomars våld och kränkningar mot föräldrar
Andersson, L. (Role not specified) & Johnson, B. (Role not specified)
2026 Apr 8Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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En kväll om cannabis och den svenska narkotikapolitiken
Johnson, B. (Invited speaker)
2025 Dec 12Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Konferens för Sonad, Socialvetenskapligt nätverk för alkohol- och drogforskning
Johnson, B. (Member of programme committee)
2025 Nov 20 → 2025 Nov 21Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of conference
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Skåne Treatment Referral Evaluation and Addiction Mapping – STREAM
Arve, K. (Invited speaker) & Johnson, B. (Invited speaker)
2025 Nov 20Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation