Behavioral and Social Sciences in 21st

In this unique book, the leaders of the major United States Institutions-the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse-present intriguing statements on the future of behavior science on health care practices. Alan Leshner, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, discusses the present and future state of the art in drug abuse and addiction research. Enoch Gordis, Director of the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, talks about the history of alcohol research, the MATCH program, the genetics of alcoholism, and exciting new directions for future research, such as anti-craving medicines. In addition, other valuable chapters contribute insightful observations on the state of contemporary practice in health care.

Preface

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Guru Rosenberg, PhD

Welcome

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Arthur Rubenstein, MBBCh

The Eighth Doris Siegel Memorial Conference Tribute

1

(4)

Helen Rehr, DSW

Drug Abuse and Addiction Research into the 21st Century: Where Are We Going from Here?

5

(12)

Alan Leshner, PhD

Introduction by Judith Brvok, MD

Improving the Old, Embracing the New: Implications of Alcohol Research for Future Practice

17

(26)

Enoch Gordis, MD

Exploring Possible Relations Among Social Sciences, Social Work, and Health Interventions

43

(8)

Thomas M. Meenaghnn, PhD

Analyzing End-of-Life Care Legislation: A Social Work Perspective

51

(18)

Sherri Roff, CSW

Prevention Principles for Practitioners: A Solution or an Illusion?

69

(18)

Abraham Lurie, PhD

Kathleen Monuhun, DSW

Factors Affecting Immunization Status of College Students in New York City (NYC)

87

(14)

Wei Yue Sun, MD, MPH

N.B. Swigweni, MPH, MUP

Guru Butts, MD

Murin Merlind, MS

Index

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Behavioral and Social Sciences in 21st Century Health Care: Contributions and Opportunities

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