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In Memoriam

Matthew O. Howard, PhD

Bio

Matthew Owen Howard (July 21, 1956 – December 15, 2018) was the Frank A. Daniels Distinguished Professor for Human Services Policy Information in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also served as the Associate Dean for Doctoral Education. He became a renowned expert in substance use disorders, particularly inhalant abuse, inert gas asphyxiation, and alcohol dependence among youth.

Read more about his life and legacy here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_O._Howard

https://www.forevermissed.com/matthew-o-howard/about

Education

PhD, University of Washington


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