Translation Of Addictions Science Into Practice

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Recent advances in the understanding of the genetic, neurochemical, behavioral and cultural underpinnings of addiction have led to rapid advances in the understanding of addiction as a disease. In fact, advances in basic science and the development of new pharmacological and behavioral therapies associated with them are appearing faster than can be assimilated not only by clinical researchers but practitioners and policy makers as well. Translation of science-based addictions knowledge into improved prevention, assessment and treatment, and communication of these changes to researchers and practitioners are significant challenges to the field. The general aim of this book is to summarize current and potential linkages between advances in addiction science and innovations in clinical practice. Whilst this book is primarily focused on translation, it also encompasses some scientific advances that are relevant to dissemination, and the book is itself a tool for disseminating innovative thinking. The goal is to generate interest in application opportunities from both recent research and theoretical advances. *Provides a much needed resource for translating current research into clinical practice *Focuses upon alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse addictions *Addresses method of research and best dissemination techniques

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Else_TASP-MILLER_prelims.qxd 2/28/2007 11:39 Page i Translation of Addictions Science into Practice This page intentionally left blank Else_TASP-MILLER_prelims.qxd 2/28/2007 11:39 Page iii Translation of Addictions Science into Practice Edited by Peter M. Miller, Ph.D. Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC 29425, USA and David J. Kavanagh, Ph.D. School of Medicine University of Queensland Herston 4029 Australia Amsterdam ● Boston ● Heidelberg ● London ● New York ● Oxford ● Paris ● San Diego ● San Francisco ● Singapore ● Sydney ● Tokyo Pergamon is an imprint of Elsevier Else_TASP-MILLER_prelims.qxd 2/28/2007 11:39 Page iv Pergamon is an imprint of Elsevier 525 B Street, Suit 1900, San Diego, CA 92101-4495, USA Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP, UK Radarweg 29, PO Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands First edition 2007 Copyright © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science & Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone (+44) (0) 1865 843830; fax (+44) (0) 1865 853333; email: [email protected] Alternatively you can submit your request online by visiting the Elsevier web site at http://elsevier.com/locate/permissions, and selecting Obtaining permission to use Elsevier material Notice No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Translation of addictions science into practice 1. Substance abuse 2. Substance abuse - Treatment 3. Substance abuse - Treatment - Psychological aspects I. Miller, Peter M. (Peter