Genetic Research on Addiction: Ethics, the Law, and Public Health

Identifies the ethical issues and requirements arising when carrying out genetically-based addiction research, and explores the ethical, legal and public policy implications of interpreting, translating and applying this research.

The manner in which genetic research associated with addiction is conducted, interpreted and translated into clinical practice and policy initiatives raises important social, ethical, and legal issues.

The book describes research guidelines on human protection issues such as improving the informed consent process, protecting privacy, responsibilities to minors and determining whether to accept industry funding. The broader public health policy implications of the research are explored and guidelines offered for developing effective social interventions. Highly relevant for clinicians, researchers, academics, and policy-makers in the fields of addiction, mental health, and public policy.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Chapman, Audrey R.

ISBN:

978-1-10-765334-4

Specialty:

• Genetics & Genomics
• Psychology
• Substance Abuse

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

262

Publication Year:

2012