Biography

    Jonathan is the Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. Prior to a career change, he was an urban planner who specialized in low-income housing development in New York City and New Bedford, Massachusetts. He retrained at Boston University with an MPH in epidemiology and a Ph.D. in Health Policy and joined the faculty of the School of Public Health in 1986. His current research interests include fear of falling among the elderly, prevention of sexually transmitted infections in high-risk populations, and the reduction of human error in safety-sensitive systems. He studies the effects of low-doses of alcohol or over-the-counter medications on occupational performance, using training simulators to measure outcomes. For many years, Jonathan taught program evaluation for the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. More recently, he co-teachers the SB core course. Jonathan’s research frequently takes him to Denmark, where he lectures on elderly falls at the University of Copenhagen and Sweden, where he is a visiting professor at the Kalmar Maritime Academy.

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    1. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ. Risks of energy drinks mixed with alcohol. JAMA. 2013 Jan 16; 309(3):245-6.
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    2. Jackson KM, Rohsenow DJ, Piasecki TM, Howland J, Richardson AE. Role of tobacco smoking in hangover symptoms among university students. J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2013 Jan; 74(1):41-9.
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    3. Mackillop J, Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Few LR, Amlung MT, Metrik J, Calise TV. Initial development of a measure of expectancies for combinations of alcohol and caffeine: The Caffeine + Alcohol Combined Effects Questionnaire (CACEQ). Exp Clin Psychopharmacol. 2012 Dec; 20(6):466-72.
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    4. Howland J, Bibi S, English J, Dyer S, Peterson EW. Older adult falls at a metropolitan airport: 2009-2010. J Safety Res. 2012 Apr; 43(2):133-6.
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    5. Rohsenow DJ, Howland J, Winter M, Bliss CA, Littlefield CA, Heeren TC, Calise TV. Hangover sensitivity after controlled alcohol administration as predictor of post-college drinking. J Abnorm Psychol. 2012 Feb; 121(1):270-5.
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    6. Arnedt JT, Rohsenow DJ, Almeida AB, Hunt SK, Gokhale M, Gottlieb DJ, Howland J. Sleep following alcohol intoxication in healthy, young adults: effects of sex and family history of alcoholism. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2011 May; 35(5):870-8.
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    7. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Calise TV, Mackillop J, Metrik J. Caffeinated alcoholic beverages an emerging public health problem. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Feb; 40(2):268-71.
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    8. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Arnedt JT, Bliss CA, Hunt SK, Calise TV, Heeren T, Winter M, Littlefield C, Gottlieb DJ. The acute effects of caffeinated versus non-caffeinated alcoholic beverage on driving performance and attention/reaction time. Addiction. 2011 Feb; 106(2):335-41.
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    9. Rohsenow DJ, Howland J. The role of beverage congeners in hangover and other residual effects of alcohol intoxication: a review. Curr Drug Abuse Rev. 2010 Jun; 3(2):76-9.
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    10. Verster JC, Stephens R, Penning R, Rohsenow D, McGeary J, Levy D, McKinney A, Finnigan F, Piasecki TM, Adan A, Batty GD, Fliervoet LA, Heffernan T, Howland J, Kim DJ, Kruisselbrink LD, Ling J, McGregor N, Murphy RJ, van Nuland M, Oudelaar M, Parkes A, Prat G, Reed N, Slutske WS, Smith G, Young M. The alcohol hangover research group consensus statement on best practice in alcohol hangover research. Curr Drug Abuse Rev. 2010 Jun; 3(2):116-26.
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    11. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Greece JA, Littlefield CA, Almeida A, Heeren T, Winter M, Bliss CA, Hunt S, Hermos J. The effects of binge drinking on college students' next-day academic test-taking performance and mood state. Addiction. 2010 Apr; 105(4):655-65.
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    12. Rohsenow DJ, Howland J, Arnedt JT, Almeida AB, Greece J, Minsky S, Kempler CS, Sales S. Intoxication with bourbon versus vodka: effects on hangover, sleep, and next-day neurocognitive performance in young adults. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2010 Mar 1; 34(3):509-18.
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    13. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Minsky S, Snoberg J, Tagerud S, Hunt SK, Almeida A, Greece J, Allensworth-Davies D. The effects of transdermal scopolamine on simulated ship navigation and attention/reaction time. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2008 Oct-Dec; 14(4):250-6.
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    14. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Allensworth-Davies D, Greece J, Almeida A, Minsky SJ, Arnedt JT, Hermos J. The incidence and severity of hangover the morning after moderate alcohol intoxication. Addiction. 2008 May; 103(5):758-65.
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    15. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Edwards EM. Are some drinkers resistant to hangover? A literature review. Curr Drug Abuse Rev. 2008 Jan; 1(1):42-6.
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    16. Howland J, Bell NS, Hollander IE. Causes, types and severity of injury among army soldiers hospitalized with alcohol comorbidity. Addiction. 2007 Sep; 102(9):1411-20.
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    17. Rohsenow DJ, Howland J, Minsky SJ, Greece J, Almeida A, Roehrs TA. The Acute Hangover Scale: A new measure of immediate hangover symptoms. Addict Behav. 2007 Jun; 32(6):1314-20.
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    18. Howland J, Peterson E, Kivell E. Hip protectors efficacy and barriers to adoption to prevent fall-related injuries in older adults: findings and recommendations from an international workgroup. J Safety Res. 2006; 37(4):421-4.
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    19. Rohsenow DJ, Howland J, Minsky SJ, Arnedt JT. Effects of heavy drinking by maritime academy cadets on hangover, perceived sleep, and next-day ship power plant operation. J Stud Alcohol. 2006 May; 67(3):406-15.
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    20. Howland J, Almeida A, Rohsenow D, Minsky S, Greece J. How safe are federal regulations on occupational alcohol use? J Public Health Policy. 2006; 27(4):389-404.
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    21. Howland J, Weinberg J, Smith E, Laramie A, Kupka M. Prevalence of allergy symptoms and associated medication use in a sample of college seniors. J Am Coll Health. 2002 Sep; 51(2):67-70.
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    22. Hingson RW, Howland J. Comprehensive community interventions to promote health: implications for college-age drinking problems. J Stud Alcohol Suppl. 2002 Mar; (14):226-40.
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    23. Paradise JE, Cote J, Minsky S, Lourenco A, Howland J. Personal values and sexual decision-making among virginal and sexually experienced urban adolescent girls. J Adolesc Health. 2001 May; 28(5):404-9.
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    24. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Cote J, Gomez B, Mangione TW, Laramie AK. Effects of low-dose alcohol exposure on simulated merchant ship piloting by maritime cadets. Accid Anal Prev. 2001 Mar; 33(2):257-65.
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    25. Hingson RW, Heeren T, Jamanka A, Howland J. Age of drinking onset and unintentional injury involvement after drinking. JAMA. 2000 Sep 27; 284(12):1527-33.
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    26. Howland J, Rohsenow DJ, Cote J, Siegel M, Mangione TW. Effects of low-dose alcohol exposure on simulated merchant ship handling power plant operation by maritime cadets. Addiction. 2000 May; 95(5):719-26.
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    27. Howland J, Birckmayer J, Hemenway D, Cote J. Did changes in minimum age drinking laws affect adolescent drowning (1970-90)? Inj Prev. 1998 Dec; 4(4):288-91.
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    28. Howland J, Lachman ME, Peterson EW, Cote J, Kasten L, Jette A. Covariates of fear of falling and associated activity curtailment. Gerontologist. 1998 Oct; 38(5):549-55.
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    29. Koh HK, Bak SM, Geller AC, Mangione TW, Hingson RW, Levenson SM, Miller DR, Lew RA, Howland J. Sunbathing habits and sunscreen use among white adults: results of a national survey. Am J Public Health. 1997 Jul; 87(7):1214-7.
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    30. Howland J, Ollen B, Dowley S, Coombs DW, Stalker V, Shiber S. The health and housing fellows program: recruiting returned Peace Corps volunteers. Am J Public Health. 1997 Mar; 87(3):464-5.
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    31. Howland J, Mangione TW, Lee M, Bell N, Levine S. Employee attitudes toward work-site alcohol testing. J Occup Environ Med. 1996 Oct; 38(10):1041-6.
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    32. Howland J, Mangione TW, Kuhlthau K, Bell N, Heeren T, Lee M, Levine S. Work-site variation in managerial drinking. Addiction. 1996 Jul; 91(7):1007-17.
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    33. Howland J, Mangione TW, Minsky S. Perceptions of risks of drinking and boating among Massachusetts boaters. Public Health Rep. 1996 Jul-Aug; 111(4):372-7.
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    34. Hingson R, McGovern T, Howland J, Heeren T, Winter M, Zakocs R. Reducing alcohol-impaired driving in Massachusetts: the Saving Lives Program. Am J Public Health. 1996 Jun; 86(6):791-7.
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    35. Howland J, Hingson R, Mangione TW, Bell N, Bak S. Why are most drowning victims men? Sex differences in aquatic skills and behaviors. Am J Public Health. 1996 Jan; 86(1):93-6.
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    36. Sutton MB, Bauchner H, Howland J, Cupples A. Evaluation of an office- and hospital-based intervention to increase the use of cloth diapers. J Pediatr. 1994 Jun; 124(6):947-50.
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    37. Howland J, Smith GS, Mangione T, Hingson R, DeJong W, Bell N. Missing the boat on drinking and boating. JAMA. 1993 Jul 7; 270(1):91-2.
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    38. Hingson R, Howland J. Alcohol and non-traffic unintended injuries. Addiction. 1993 Jul; 88(7):877-83.
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    39. Howland J, Peterson EW, Levin WC, Fried L, Pordon D, Bak S. Fear of falling among the community-dwelling elderly. J Aging Health. 1993 May; 5(2):229-43.
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    40. Sutton MB, Weitzman M, Howland J. Baby bottoms and environmental conundrums: disposable diapers and the pediatrician. Pediatrics. 1991 Aug; 88(2):386-9.
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    41. Howland J, Mangione T, Hingson R, Levenson S, Winter M, Altwicker A. A pilot survey of aquatic activities and related consumption of alcohol, with implications for drowning. Public Health Rep. 1990 Jul-Aug; 105(4):415-9.
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    42. Howland J, Sargent J, Weitzman M, Mangione T, Ebert R, Mauceri M, Bond M. Barriers to bicycle helmet use among children. Results of focus groups with fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. Am J Dis Child. 1989 Jun; 143(6):741-4.
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    43. Howland J, Bauchner H, Adair R. The impact of pediatric asthma education on morbidity. Assessing the evidence. Chest. 1988 Nov; 94(5):964-9.
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    44. Hingson RW, Howland J, Levenson S. Effects of legislative reform to reduce drunken driving and alcohol-related traffic fatalities. Public Health Rep. 1988 Nov-Dec; 103(6):659-67.
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