Khary Rigg Ph.D.

Khary Rigg, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mental Health Law & Policy at the University of South Florida. He is a behavioral health services and policy researcher with over 20 years of experience studying substance use disorders. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Miami and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in health services research at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Rigg also has appointments in the Department of Criminology, Center for Justice Research & Policy, Department of Sociology, and the Florida Mental Health Institute.

His research is focused on understanding drugs and the people who use them. A common theme throughout his work is a focus on the health and well-being of people with addictive disorders. Dr. Rigg’s studies generate findings that support effective clinical practice across healthcare and community settings. He is also passionate about bridging the gap between research and drug policy.

Dr. Rigg has published over 75 scientific articles, book chapters, and policy briefs, and his work has been covered in numerous media outlets, as well as cited in court cases and congressional hearings. He is currently Senior Editor for Journal of Studies on Alcohol & Drugs and Addiction Editor for Annals of Medicine.

Follow him on Twitter/X (@krigg01) for updates on current events in the addictions field.