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Biography
Dr. Trombley is a sociologist who focuses on substance use, recovery, harm reduction, and sociology of religion. Her dissertation research examined how nonreligious individuals navigate Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps. Prior to joining Marshall, Dr. Trombley completed a postdoctoral fellowship at New York University under the Behavioral Science Training Program on Drug Abuse. She currently serves as the department’s graduate director. Outside of work, Dr. Trombley enjoys hiking and camping with her two dogs and partner Robert.
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Featured publications
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Trombley, Caitlin. 2024. “Struggling in AA is a Rite of Passage!” AA Agnostica (nonprofit). https://aaagnostica.org/2024/07/07/struggling-in-aa-is-a-rite-of-passage/
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Trombley, Caitlin. 2024. “Spirituality, Religion, and Recovery: What about the Nonreligious?” Journal of Substance Use https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2024.2356571.
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Trombley, Caitlin. 2024. “Get God or Get Out: Barriers the Nonreligious Face in Alcoholics Anonymous.” Journal of Substance Use https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2024.2356575.
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Ph. D., Sociology, Western Michigan
M.A. Sociology, West Virginia University
B.A. Sociology and Religious Studies, East Carolina University