Substance Abuse and Addiction Research: A Comprehensive Guide to Methodology, Mechanisms, and Therapeutics

Authored by renowned experts Alan David Kaye, Richard D. Urman, Elyse M. Cornett, and Amber Edinoff, this cutting-edge book is an indispensable resource for researchers and consumers of research information at all levels.

Comprehensive Coverage of Substance Abuse and Addiction Research

The book is divided into four major sections, providing a comprehensive understanding of substance abuse and addiction research. The sections cover:

• Introduction to substance abuse and addiction research
• Research methodology for clinical trials, animal research, and retrospective studies
• Mechanisms of abuse and addiction, delving into the underlying causes and effects
• Investigative therapeutics, including designing and measuring outcomes

This authoritative book serves as a definitive source for addressing all aspects of research design, methods, and analysis within the context of opioids, alcohol, and other substances.

State-of-the-Art Research Methods and Analysis

Covering the latest advances in quantitative and qualitative research methods, the book provides future directions and introduces new models for investigation. The contents are organized around a translational science framework, addressing substance use and addiction research in the context of:

• Epidemiology: understanding the prevalence and distribution of substance abuse and addiction
• Etiology: examining the underlying causes and risk factors of substance abuse and addiction
• Intervention efficacy and effectiveness: evaluating the impact of interventions on substance abuse and addiction
• Implementation of evidence-informed interventions: translating research into practice

With its in-depth coverage and expert insights, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in substance abuse and addiction research.

Book Details:

Publisher: Academic Press

Edition: 1st edition

Publication Date: 17 Feb. 2023

Language: English

Pages: 446

ISBN-10: 0323988148

ISBN-13: 978-0323988148