Built on Decadesof Research
Built by a team that has published hundreds of peer-reviewed studies with tens of thousands of citations across addiction science, digital intervention, and cannabis research, and funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Funded by the National
Institutes of Health
Clear30 was built with a competitive NIH/NIDA SBIR grant. We've completed Phase 1, which included building the core app and developing an adolescent version. The same research team continues to guide the product today.
What We Measure
Engagement
How often users show up and stick with it
Outcomes
Changes in behavior or wellbeing
Real-World Use
How people apply it outside the app
Who We Reach
The first of many publications on Clear30
Russell, A. M., Acuff, S. F., Muench, F. J., & Bergman, B. G. (2025). Characterizing users of a mobile application for supporting a 30-day break from cannabis. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 39(6), 571–576.
https://doi.org/10.1037/adb0001075Scientific and Clinical Advisors
- Clear30's advisory leadership provides expert guidance across addiction science, clinical care, public health policy, and behavior change.
- These advisors help ensure Clear30 is developed and evaluated in ways that align with established research, real-world clinical practice, and the needs of institutions supporting student and young adult well-being.
- Their involvement strengthens Clear30 as a responsible, evidence-informed partner for universities and health organizations.
Advisory Leadership
A. Thomas McLellan, PhD
Creator of the Addiction Severity Index and former U.S. Deputy Director of National Drug Control Policy, with decades of experience shaping addiction treatment standards and national policy.
Stephen D'Antonio
Former Executive Vice President at Shatterproof, trained in evidence-based family treatment approaches and large-scale behavioral health program implementation.
Kamala Génecé
Chief Clinical Officer at Behavioral Health Group, focused on clinical implementation of evidence-based behavioral health supports across care settings.
Lauren Johnson
Marketing Director at Fors Marsh, specializing in public health communications, behavior change messaging, and large-scale health campaigns.
Marcia Lee Taylor
Founder of MLT Strategies to reduce opioid overdoses, former EVP Head of Policy at Partnership to End Addiction.
Alan Budney, PhD
Leading researcher in cannabis use disorder, developer of evidence-based behavioral treatments for cannabis dependence, and Professor at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine.
Some of Dr. Muench's Publications
Fred Muench, PhD
Characterizing users of a mobile application for supporting a 30-day break from cannabis
Russell, A. M., Acuff, S. F., Muench, F. J., & Bergman, B. G. (2025). Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 39(6), 571–576.
Objective User Engagement With Mental Health Apps: Systematic Search and Panel-Based Usage Analysis
More Than a Text Message: Dismantling Digital Triggers to Curate Behavior Change in Patient-Centered Health Interventions
There's an App for That: Information Technology Applications for Cognitive Behavioral Practitioners
Developing a Theory-Driven Text Messaging Intervention for Addiction Care With User-Driven Content
Understanding Messaging Preferences to Inform Development of Mobile Goal-Directed Behavioral Interventions