Document Type

Article

Original Publication Date

2017

Journal/Book/Conference Title

The American Journal on Addictions

Volume

26

Issue

5

First Page

422

Last Page

423

DOI of Original Publication

https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12576

Date of Submission

May 2018

Abstract

This special issue of The American Journal on Addictions is an extension of a workshop held at the Research Society on Alcoholism (2015) highlighting several important issues related to studies of the genetic bases of alcohol use disorder among racially/ethnically diverse populations. While not exhaustive in their coverage, the papers in this special issue focus on three important topics: (1) the importance of considering the social and environmental context in genetic analyses; (2) social and cultural considerations for engaging diverse communities in genetic research; and (3) methodologies related to phenotype development for use with racially/ethnically diverse populations. A brief overview of each paper included in these three sections is presented. The issue concludes with additional considerations for genetic research with racially/ethnically diverse population groups along with a commentary. (Am J Addict 2017;26:422–423)

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