Join Our Research!

C.A.L.M. is continuing research begun with Augsburg College's Step-Up program in association with Drs. John Ratey and Ned Hallowell of Harvard Medical School (noted ADD experts and authors of many books including Driven to Distraction, Answers to Distraction, Delivered from Distraction, User's Guide to the Brain). This study addresses the relative contribution of physical exercise to the brain's recovery from chemical dependency.

We are currently asking for volunteers, age 18-24, who have been in recovery from chemical dependency for at least 6 months.  Volunteers will participate in surveys, interview, QEEG analysis, and attention testing.  Testing is free and qualified participants will also receive a summary of their results.  To volunteer call Jarett at 612-872-2343.

A Note From Dr. John Ratey

(seen here with Dr. Gary Johnson)

John J. Ratey, MD
328 BROADWAY
Cambridge, MA   02139

Dr. Norma Noonan and Augsburg IRB,                              3/13/06

 I first met Gary Johnson over 12 years ago as a participant in a course I was teaching through Harvard Medical School at Cape Cod.  His project is cutting edge and will add much to the literature and our understanding of the radical treatment of exercise as a way to help with recovering students craving, mood, attention, and overall performance.  He is currently participating in a year long course Dr Edward Hallowell and I are teaching.  He was chosen to participate as a research associate and we both endorse his proposal and aims of the study.

If there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at the above addresses.

Sincerely,

 

John J. Ratey, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry

Harvard Medical School