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)
Rights
© 2017 American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
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VCU Social Work Publications