David A. Zanis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Social Work

Education:

1987, B.A., Alvernia College, Drug and Alcohol Administration
1991, MSW, University of Pennsylvania
1995, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, Social Welfare

Areas of Professional Interest:

• Drug Abuse
• Tobacco Control
• Domestic Violence
• Grant Writing
• Non-Profit Management

Publications:

• Zanis, D.A., Coviello, D.M., Lloyd, J.J., & Nazar, B.L. (2009). Predictors of drug treatment completion among parole violators. Journal of psychoactive drugs, 41(2), 173-180.
• Zanis, D., Hollm, R., Derr, D., Ibrahim, J., Collins, B., Coviello, D., & Melochick, J. (in press). A randomized comparison of brief quit strategies targeting 18 to 24 year old non treatment seeking tobacco users: 3 month outcomes. American Journal of Preventative Medicine.
• Zanis, D., Derr., D., Hollm, R., Coviello, D. (in press). Assessing the utility of targeted outreach to intervene with 18 to 24 year old non treatment seeking tobacco users. Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy.
• Zanis, D., Coviello, D., Lloyd, J., Nazar, B. (in press). Predictors of drug treatment completion among parole violators. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.
• Coviello, D., Zanis, D., Welsh, S., Domis, S., (in press). An integrated drug counseling and employment intervention for methadone clients. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.
• Zanis, D., Derr, D., Hollm, R., Ibrahim, J. (2008). Variability in healthcare practitioner intervention among 18 to 24 year old tobacco users. Journal of Adolescent Health, 42, 634-636.
• Coviello, D., Zanis, D., Welsh, S., & Alterman, A. I. (2006). Is follow-up effective in re-engaging discharged methadone maintenance patients in treatment? Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 81, 56-65.
• Belcher, J., DeForge, B., Zanis, D. (2005). How do social workers address homelessness. Journal of Progressive Human Services.
• Zanis, D. A. (2005). Use of a sexual abstinence only curriculum with sexually active youth. Children and Schools, 27, 59-63.