Ignatius N. Ijere

• 2025 Summer
  • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
• 2025 Spring
  • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
  • PHP 436 Ethics in Addiction Services
  • PHP 321 Prevention in Addiction Services
  • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
• 2024 Fall
  • PHP 408 Addictions in Cultural Context
  • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
  • PHP 642 Substance Use and Mental Health: Global Contexts
  • PHP 409/609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
• 2024 Summer
  • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
• 2024 Spring
  • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
  • PHP 436 Ethics in Addiction Services
  • PHP 499 Honors Capstone Project
  • PHP 321 Prevention in Addiction Services
  • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
• 2023 Fall
  • PHP 408 Addictions in Cultural Context
  • PHP 407/607 Motivational Interviewing for Behavioral Change
  • PHP 642 Substance Use and Mental Health: Global Contexts
  • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
• 2023 Summer
  • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
  • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
• 2023 Spring
  • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
  • PHP 436/636 Ethics in Addiction Services
  • PHP 321 Prevention in Addiction Services
  • PHP 409/609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships

A psychologist trained in clinical community mental health and addiction, Ignatius Ijere is currently completing his second doctorate degree with particular interest in substance abuse-related trauma.

He currently holds a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Argosy University and multiple master’s degrees including counseling psychology (Alder University), addiction studies (Governors State University), political/justice studies (Governors State University), and education management and planning (Abia State University). Additionally, he holds bachelor’s degrees in theology and philosophy from St. Joseph College.

His areas of specialization include mental illness; addiction; and living with, assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders. Most recently, he served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Public Health at the College of DuPage, Waubonsee Community College and St. Augustine Community College.

His professional portfolio includes experience as a mental health and addictions counselor with the Gateway Foundation and Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers. His professional affiliations include the Illinois Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. and the American Psychological Association.

• Journal Articles
  • Aguocha, G. U., Ijere, I. N., Nwaoru, C. R. and Okeke, O. I., "Perception As Determinant of Motivation toward Change among Clients with Problematic Substance Use in Abiastate NDLEA Rehabilitation Center." International Journal of Addiction Research, 2024.
  • Okeke, O. I., Chuku, C. N. and Ijere, I. N., "Psychopathic deviant attributes and psychophysiological symptoms among undergraduate students of Rivers State University Port-Harcourt." Adiktologie, 2023.
  • Ijere, I. N., "Psychopathic deviant attributes and psychophysiological symptoms among undergraduate students of Rivers State University, Port-Harcourt." Adiktologie, 2023.
  • Ijere, I. N., "Type A Behavior Pattern and Depression as Correlates of Substance Usage Duration among Patients Diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder: Implications for Mental Health Professionals." OA J Behavioural Sci Psych, 2023.
  • Ijere, I. N., Okeke, O. I., Nwaoru, C. R. and Chukwuka, N. N., "Type A Behavior Pattern and Depression as Correlates of Substance Usage Duration among Patients Diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder: Implications for Mental Health Professionals." OA Journal of Behavioural Science & Psychology, 2023.
  • Okeke, O. I., Ijere, I. N., "A New Perspective on Mental Illness Prevention Strategy: Utilizing the Socio-Ecological Model Prevention Approach with Nigerian University Students." International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2022.
  • Ijere, I. N., "Substance Abuse Prevention Strategy: Utilizing the Socio-Ecological Model Prevention Approach with Nigerian University Systems.." Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Care, 2022.
  • Ijere, I. N., "Video Game Addictive Symptom Level, Use Intensity, and Hedonic Experience: An Empirical Analysis of a Novel Survey Instrument Walia B, Kim J, Ijere I, Sanders S (2022). Video Game Addictive Symptom Level, Use Intensity, and Hedonic Experience: An Empirical Analysis of a Novel Survey Instrument." JMIR , 2022.
  • Walia, B., Kim, J., Ijere, I. N. and Sanders, S. D., "Video Game Addictive Symptom Level, Use Intensity, and Hedonic Experience: Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study." JMIR Serious Games, 2022.
  • Ijere, I. N., Maduka, A. U., "Substance Abuse Prevention Strategy: Utilizing the Socio-Ecological Model Prevention Approach with Nigerian University Systems." Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Care, 2022.
  • Ijere, I. N., Adimula, R. A., "Mandatory Quarantine: Risks, Challenges and Experiences of Nigerians Evacuated from The United States." International Journal of Migration and Global Studies, 2021.
  • Ijere, I. N., "Mandatory Quarantine: Risks, Challenges and Experiences of Nigerians Evacuated from The United States.." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MIGRATION AND GLOBAL STUDIES-[IJMGS]: , 2021.
  • Ijere, I. N., "Rape and The Revictimization of Victims in Anambra State, Nigeria.." Journal of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Care, 2021.
  • Ijere, I. N., Onyinye, O. I., "Rape and The Revictimization of Victims in Anambra State Nigeria." Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Care, 2021.
• Journal Review
  • Ijere, I. N., "A New Perspective on Mental Illness Prevention Strategy: Utilizing the Socio-Ecological Model Prevention Approach with Nigerian University Students.." International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2022.

Dupont Summit Panel on Eradicating Addiction, Dupont (2018)

International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (2018)

International Society of Substance Use Professionals (2018)

International Award, International Scholar Laureate Delegation on Diplomacy Community Health Service (2005)