EAN: 9783319559780

RESEARCH METHODS IN THE STUDY OF SUBSTANCE ABUS...

This authoritative handbook reviews the most widely-used methods for studying the use and abuse
of alcohol and illegal drugs. Its thorough coverage spans the range of quantitative 
qualitative  and mixed-method approaches to documenting and measuring the complex psychological
behavioral  and physical experience of substance misuse and dependence  to ensure valid  useful
results. Experts discuss special issues and considerations for conducting ethical research with
specialized populations  including youth  inmates  and the LGBT community. Throughout these
chapters  contributors demonstrate the multidisciplinary nature of substance abuse research 
with emphasis on professional ethics and the critical role of research in developing best
practices and effective policy for prevention and treatment. Among the topics covered: ·
Transdisciplinary research perspective: a theoretical framework for substance abuse research ·
Longitudinal methods in substance use research · Considerations in blending qualitative and
quantitative components in substance abuse research · The use of biological measures in social
research on drug misuse· Using surveys to study substance use behavior · Applications of GIS to
inform substance abuse research and interventions · Evaluating substance use prevention and
treatment programs Research Methods in the Study of Substance Abuse is an essential resource
for health services and public health professionals  policymakers  and researchers working and
training in the field of addiction. It encourages the rigor and understanding necessary to
address widespread social and public health concerns.

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