Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Senior counselor
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
* zzhwang@hust.edu.cn
Overview
Professor Zengzhen Wang’s research is mainly focused on drug addiction treatment and drug prevention since 1995, and developed a “Motivation- Skill- Desensitization- mental Energy (MSDE)” intervention model for addicts’ relapse prevention in 2011, held 28 workshops for training psychological consultants and social workers with MSDE model, which is being promoted by the China Ministry of Justice as a new method and new technology for drug rehabilitation; and also established a ‘Cognition- Motivation- EQ quotient- Resistant skill (CMER)’ of drug prevention for adolescents. Published more than 86 original papers on drug abuse.
Academic Areas
Health promotion
Research Interests
Drug abuse control education
Psychological treatment for drug addiction
Development of psychological measurement scales
Health education and promotion for prevention of Cervical cancer, Ischemic Stroke, injuries,
Meta-analysis
Selected Professional Affiliations
2018-present Member, Advisory Expert Committee of Treatment for Drug Abuse, Drug Abuse Agency, China Ministry of Justice
2016-present Vice director of Asia Association for Substance Abuse Research (AASAR)
2016-present Member, Expert Committee of Prevention and Treatment for Drug Abuse, China National Narcotics Control Committee
2014- Present Associate Chairman, Committee of Drug Addiction Treatment, Hubei, Province China
In The Media
The research results of Professor Wang Zengzhen's research group were included in the first batch of Ministry of Justice“New Methods Application for Drug Addiction and Promotion Projects”. http://gwxy.tjmu.edu.cn/info/1067/2392.htm
China Science and Technology Network: To raise the “temperature” and increase the intensity of drug control and drug addiction. Record the anti-drug guardian Professor Wang Zengzhen. http://www.wokeji.com/qypd/qypdkjmrt/qypdgcft/201506/t20150612_1280510.shtml
Awards and Honors
2003 Outstanding Graduate Student Advisor Award, Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
1999 Outstanding Expert Award, China Department of State.
1998 Lin Zong Yang’s Medical Education Award, International Medical Exchange Foundation, China.
1997 Outstanding Professor Award, Dept. of Education, Hubei Province, China.
Education
2013-2015 Certificate，Expressive art therapy, Wuhan fifteenth Institute of Psychology, Wuhan, China
2011-2012 Certificate，Neuro-Linguistic Programming，Professional Effectiveness Management Institute Hong Kong
2006-2011 Certificate，Drug Abuse Counseling and Psychotheapy，Sino-US Workshop (1-6) on Drug Abuse Counseling and Psychotheapy, Menter Health Center, Shanghai, China
2008-2009 Certificate，Family therapy. Wuhan fifteenth Institute of Psychology, Wuhan, China
2005-2007 Certificate，Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy，Training Center for Psychiatrist, Wuhan University, China
1988-1989 visiting scholar, Health Policy and Management, Psychology and Behavior for Management, School of Public Health,, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, U.S.A.
1983-1986 Master Degree, Public Health School, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
1974-1977 Certificate of Medicine, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan, China
Professional/working Experience
2010-Now Senior Psychological Counselor，Mental Health Center，Tongji Medical College，Huazhong University of Science and Technology 2008-2010 Psychological Counselor，Mental Health Center，Tongji Medical College，Huazhong University of Science and Technology
2008-present Senior counselor, Mental Health Research Center
2000-present Professor, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
1991-2000 Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan, China
1986-1991 Assistant Professor, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan, China
Past and ongoing projects, funding, programs
Ongoing Research Support
No. 81573236, 1/2016-12/2019
Motivation Enhancement- desensitization- neurotransmitter regulation intervention model for relapse prevention methamphetamine addicts
Completed Research Support
No. 81273152, 1/2013-12/2016, National Natural Science Fund, China
Study of parent-child cognition-skill-mental growth model for new drug abuse prevention among adolescents
No.30872175, 1/2009-1/2011, National Natural Science Fund, China
Study of neurotransmitter and psychological energy supplementary model for drug relapse prevention
Major Goal: To develop physical and mental health intervention measure for drug relapse prevention.
4/2007—4/2012, NIH, US
Sino-US Agricultural Injury Prevention Research Training Project
No. 07-II-16 01/2008-12/2008, AIDS prevention and treatment committee, China Department of State.
Health education and psychological intervention for AIDS prevention among drug patients
No. 30571595, 01/2006-12/2008, National Natural Science Fund, China
CMER model for prevention of middle school students’ drug abuse
Major goal: To test CMER model in the prevention of starting illicit drug abuse in middle school students.
No.CHN-304-G03-H, 07/2006-7/2007 Global Fund
CMER model for AIDS and drug abuse prevention among middle school students
No. 30271140, 08/2003-08/2005, National Natural Science Fund, China
DEAW model for prevention of relapse after detoxification among drug abusers.
Select Publications
Books, patents
1. Author. psychotherapy operation guide and cases for addiction behavior，Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House,2012
2. Author. Preventive Education for Drug and AIDS. for both for Students and Teachers, Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House,2008
3. Author. Social Behavior Medicine. the first edition, Beijing: Science Press,2004
Journal Article
Full list can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/zengzhen-wang-1b173176/
* Corresponding author
1. Wang Y, Wang X, Chen J, Li S, Zhai H, Wang Z. Melatonin pretreatment attenuates acute methamphetamine-induced aggression in male ICR mice.Brain Res. 2019 Jul 15;1715:196-202. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2019.04.002. PMID: 30953606
2. Jia-yan Chen, Jie-pin Cao, Yun-cui Wang , Shuai-qi Li and Zeng-zhen Wang.A New Measure for Assessing the Intensity of Addiction Memory in Illicit Drug Users: TheAddiction Memory Intensity Scale. J Clin Med. 2018 Nov 22;7(12). doi: 10.3390/jcm7120467.
3. Wang D, Li W, Xiao Y, He W, Wei W, Yang L, Yu J, Song F, Wang Z. Tryptophan for the sleeping disorder and mental symptom of new-type drug dependence: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Jul;95(28):e4135. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000004135. PMID:27428201
4. Yu J, Wu Q, Yang C, Vrana KE, Zhou L, Yang L, Zhang H, Yan D, Li J, Teng S, Gong J, Yan Y, Wang Z.Influence of Parental Monitoring, Sensation Seeking, Expected Social Benefits, and Refusal Efficacy on Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Chinese Adolescents. Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Mar;95(11):e2814. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002814. PMID:26986098
5. Wu Q, Yu J, Yang C, Chen J, Yang L, Zhang H, Teng S, Li J, Yan D, Cao J, Zhao Y, Wang Z.Nonmedical Use of Cough Syrup Among Secondary Vocational School Students: A National Survey in China.Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Mar;95(10):e2969. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000002969.PMID:26962800
6. Chen D, Liu Y, He W, Wang H, Wang Z.Neurotransmitter-precursor-supplement intervention for detoxified heroin addicts. J Huazhong Univ Sci Technolog Med Sci. 2012 Jun;32(3):422-427. doi: 10.1007/s11596-012-0073-z. Epub 2012 Jun 9. PMID:22684569
7. Chen D, Liu L, Xiao Y, Peng Y, Yang C, Wang Z.Ethnic-specific meta-analyses of association between the OPRM1 A118G polymorphism and alcohol dependence among Asians and Caucasians.Drug Alcohol Depend. 2012 Jun 1;123(1-3):1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2011.10.012. Epub 2011 Nov. Review.PMID:22071118
8. Chen D, Liu F, Yang C, Liang X, Shang Q, He W, Wang Z. Association between the TPH1 A218C polymorphism and risk of mood disorders and alcohol dependence: evidence from the current studies.J Affect Disord. 2012 Apr;138(1-2):27-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2011.04.018. Epub 2011 May 20. PMID:21601290
9. Liu Z, Zhu M, Dib HH, Li Z, Shi S, Wang Z.RH knowledge and service utilization among unmarried rural-to-urban migrants in three major cities, China. BMC Public Health. 2011 Feb 2;11:74. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-74.PMID:21284893
