(2010-present) Professor of Practice, Health and Wellness
With a wide-range of experience in substance abuse counseling and other work supporting clients society has identified with behavioral problems, James R. Byrne is a professor of practice who most recently served as an Options counselor in Syracuse University’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Enhancement program. In this role, he assessed, counseled and educated students to reduce the risk of substance abuse. Previously, he served as the manager of the Day Treatment Program for Crouse Hospital's Chemical Dependency Treatment Services.
His service to the state, local and campus community includes current membership on the New York State College Prevention Project steering committee as a co-chair of the Central Region Consortium, and the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition, where he also serves as a co-chair of the Substance Abuse Subcommittee. Byrne has presented both nationally, state-wide and locally on topics including misuse and abuse of over-the-counter drugs in college students, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and prevention programming.
Byrne is a New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and was recognized as the CASAC of the Year by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services in the Central Region. He is certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, CT (1985)
Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Magna Cum Laude), University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1980)
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His service to the state, local and campus community includes current membership on the New York State College Prevention Project steering committee as a co-chair of the Central Region Consortium, and the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition, where he also serves as a co-chair of the Substance Abuse Subcommittee. Byrne has presented both nationally, state-wide and locally on topics including misuse and abuse of over-the-counter drugs in college students, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and prevention programming.
Byrne is a New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and was recognized as the CASAC of the Year by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services in the Central Region. He is certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, CT (1985)
Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Magna Cum Laude), University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1980)
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About Jim R. Byrne
With a wide-range of experience in substance abuse counseling and other work supporting clients society has identified with behavioral problems, James R. Byrne is a professor of practice who most recently served as an Options counselor in Syracuse University’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Enhancement program. In this role, he assessed, counseled and educated students to reduce the risk of substance abuse. Previously, he served as the manager of the Day Treatment Program for Crouse Hospital's Chemical Dependency Treatment Services.
His service to the state, local and campus community includes current membership on the New York State College Prevention Project steering committee as a co-chair of the Central Region Consortium, and the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition, where he also serves as a co-chair of the Substance Abuse Subcommittee. Byrne has presented both nationally, state-wide and locally on topics including misuse and abuse of over-the-counter drugs in college students, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and prevention programming.
Byrne is a New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and was recognized as the CASAC of the Year by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services in the Central Region. He is certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, CT (1985)
Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Magna Cum Laude), University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1980)
His service to the state, local and campus community includes current membership on the New York State College Prevention Project steering committee as a co-chair of the Central Region Consortium, and the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition, where he also serves as a co-chair of the Substance Abuse Subcommittee. Byrne has presented both nationally, state-wide and locally on topics including misuse and abuse of over-the-counter drugs in college students, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and prevention programming.
Byrne is a New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and was recognized as the CASAC of the Year by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services in the Central Region. He is certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, CT (1985)
Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Magna Cum Laude), University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1980)
| Present | (1993-2000) Manager, Day Treatment Services, Crouse Hospital: Chemical Dependancy Treatment Services | |
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| Present | (2000-2010) Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Enhancement: Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Prevention Specialist, Syracuse University | |
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| Present | (2010-present) Professor of Practice, Health and Wellness, Syracuse University | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Honors and Awards
- CASAC of the year in 1998: New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services in the Central Region
- Syracuse University's 2003 Senior Vice President's Award for Excellence in Caring
Courses
- Personal and Social Health
- Wellness Counseling and Coaching
- Impact of Addiction on Families and Relationships
- Public Health Administrative Systems
- Implementing and Evaluating Public Health Programs
- Addictions in a Cultural Context
Contact Information
426 Ostrom Avenue, Room 303A
Syracuse, NY 13244
Phone: (315) 443-9818
Email: jrbyrne@syr.edu
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