Frances Rudnick Levin MD

Psychiatry•New York, NY

Addiction

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia P&S

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1051 Riverside Drive, Box 66NYSPI, Dept Psychiatry-RFMHNew York, NY 10032
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Education & Training

University of Maryland Medical CenterResidency, 1989 - 1990
New York-Presbyterian HospitalResidency, 1985 - 1988
Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

NJ State Medical License 2004 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1986 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1988 - 1992
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Addiction Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2007-2014

Clinical Trials

Treatment of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Methadone Patients - 1 Start of enrollment: 1998 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
HIV Counseling Intervention for Methadone-Maintained Patients - 2 Start of enrollment: 1999 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 1
Free Venlafaxine Treatment for Marijuana Addiction and Depression - 1 Start of enrollment: 2004 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 2
Effectiveness of Memantine in Treating Cocaine-Dependent Individuals - 2 Start of enrollment: 2003 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 2
Methylphenidate Treatment for Cocaine Abuse and ADHD - 1 Start of enrollment: 1998 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 1
Levetiracetam for the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence and Anxiety Start of enrollment: 2004 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 2
Atomoxetine for Treating Marijuana-Abusing Adolescents Who Have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Start of enrollment: 2005 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 2
Dronabinol Treatment for Marijuana Addiction Start of enrollment: 2005 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 2
A Placebo-Controlled Study of Mixed Amphetamine Salts and Topiramate for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence Start of enrollment: 2007 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 2
Multisite Controlled Trial of Cocaine Vaccine Start of enrollment: 2010 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 2
Combined Pharmacotherapy for Cannabis Dependency Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
Open-Label Pilot Study of Guanfacine-Extended Release for the Treatment of Cannabis Dependence Start of enrollment: 2012 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 1
Multicenter Trial of Combined Pharmacotherapy to Treat Cocaine Dependence Start of enrollment: 2013 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
A Sequenced Behavioral and Medication Intervention for Cocaine Dependence Start of enrollment: 2014 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
Facilitating the Behavioral Treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder Start of enrollment: 2016 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 1
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Oral Cannabis for Taxane-Induced Neuropathy: A Pilot Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
Margaret Haney, Tse-Hwei Choo, Amy Tiersten, Frances R Levin, Alex Grassetti
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. 2025-07-04
ADHD Symptoms and Medical Cannabis Use Among Adults With Chronic Pain.
David Saunders, Deepika Slawek, Chenshu Zhang, Nancy Sohler, Chinazo Cunningham
Journal of Attention Disorders. 2025-07-01
Religiousness and self-control in patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and comorbid attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Alex Ha Begeman, Arnt Schellekens, Wim van den Brink, Csaba Barta, Christoffer Brynte
The International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2025-06-12

Press Mentions

Older Adults with ADHD More Likely to Be Overlooked for Diagnosis, TreatmentSeptember 21st, 2023
Effort Underway to Develop First US Guidelines for ADHD in AdultsApril 17th, 2023
AELIS FARMA : Announces a Strategic Collaboration and Option-License Agreement with INDIVIOR for the Treatment of Cannabis-Related DisordersJune 8th, 2021
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Grant Support

Translational Clinical Research Fellowship on Substance Use DisordersCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES1993–2028
Translational Clinical Research Fellowship on Substance Use DisordersCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES1993–2028
Augmenting cognitive-behavioral therapy with rTMS of the medial prefrontal and anterior cingulate cortices for the treatment of cocaine use disorderNEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE DBA RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, INC2023–2026
Phase 1 and 2 studies of sublingual dexmedetomidine, an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist, for treating opioid withdrawalNEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE DBA RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, INC2022–2025
Development of PPL-138, a Novel Mixed NOP/Mu Partial Agonist for Treatment of CocaineUse DisorderPHOENIX PHARMALABS, INC.2022–2025
Advancement of AEF0117 as a potential treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder: Preclinical toxicity and Clinical pharmacokinetic studiesNEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE DBA RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, INC2021–2025
Substance Abuse Treatment Development And Clinical Research MentoringNational Institute On Drug Abuse2010–2011
Multi-Site Controlled Trial Of Cocaine Vaccine (6 Of 6) Columbia University SiteNational Institute On Drug Abuse2008–2011
Extended Release Mixed Amphetamine Salts For Adult ADHD And Cocaine DependenceNational Institute On Drug Abuse2007–2010
Treatment Of Substance Abuse And Psychiatric ComorbidityNational Institute On Drug Abuse2000–2009
Combined Pharmacotherapies For Cocaine DependenceNational Institute On Drug Abuse2006–2008
Agonist Treatment For Marijuana DependenceNational Institute On Drug Abuse2004–2008
Marijuana Dependence &Depression: Venlafaxine TreatmentNational Institute On Drug Abuse2003–2006
Marijuana Abusing ADHD Teens: Atomoxetine TreatmentNational Institute On Drug Abuse2004
Novel Pharmacotherapies For Cocaine DependenceNational Institute On Drug Abuse2001–2003
Treatment Of Adult ADHD In Methadone PatientsNational Institute On Drug Abuse1998–2002
Methylphenidate Treatment For Cocaine Abuse And ADHDNational Institute On Drug Abuse1998–2002
Treatment Of Cocaine Abuse And Psychiatric ComorbidityNational Institute On Drug Abuse1995–1998
Treatment Of Cocaine Abuse And Psychiatric ComorbidityNational Institute On Drug Abuse1994