Translation of Addictions Science Into Practice

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 Translation of Addictions Science Into Practice 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.

TRANSLATION OF ADDICTIONS SCIENCE INTO PRACTICE:
UPDATE AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Preface

Section title: GENETICS AND NEUROSCIENCE

Chapter 1
The Interplay between Genotype and Gene Expression in Human Brain: What Can It Teach Us about Alcohol Dependence?

Chapter 2
Common Genetic Influences on Antisociality and Addictions: Implications for Clinical Science and Practice

Chapter 3
Opioids, Pain and Addiction: Cause and Consequence

Chapter 4
Imbalance between Neuroexcitatory and Neuroinhibitory Amino Acids Causes Craving for Ethanol: From Animal to Human Studies

Chapter 5
Cannabis and the Brain: Implications of Recent Research

Section title: PHARMACOTHERAPY

Chapter 6
The Plasticity of Alcohol Addiction Suggests Novel
Approaches to Pharmacological Intervention

Chapter 7
Pharmacotherapies for the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence: Current and On-the-Horizon

Chapter 8
Agonist Treatment for Stimulant Abuse and Dependence

Chapter 9
Topiramate-Induced Neuromodulation of Cortico-Mesolimbic Dopamine: Implications for the Treatment of Nicotine and Alcohol Dependence

Section title: PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY

Chapter 10
Advances in the Scientific Study of Craving for Alcohol and Tobacco

Chapter 11
Advances in the Treatment of Craving for Alcohol and Tobacco

Chapter 12
Cognitive, Affective and Motivational Effects of Smoking

Chapter 13
Therapeutic Outcome Research in the Addictions

Chapter 14
Implications of Research on Comorbidity for the Nature and Management of Substance Misuse

Chapter 15
The Role of Impulsive Personality Traits in the Initiation, Development and Treatment of Substance Misuse Problems

Chapter 16
Translational Research Involving Adolescent Substance Abuse

Section title: PRACTICE AND POLICY

Chapter 17
Dissemination of Evidence-Based Treatment into Substance Abuse Clinical Practice

Chapter 18
Alcohol Screening and Intervention in Medical and Surgical Settings

Chapter 19
Internet-Based Interventions for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Substances of Abuse

Chapter 20
Alcohol Use among Undergraduate Students: From Brief
Interventions to Behavioral Economics

Chapter 21
Ethical and Policy Issues in the Translation of Genetic and Neuroscience Research on Addiction

Section Title: CONCLUSION

Chapter 22
Pathways to Innovation in Addiction Practice