Introduction to the special issue on genetic research of alcohol use disorderin diverse racial/ethnic populations.

Introduction to the special issue on genetic research of alcohol use disorderin diverse racial/ethnic populations.
Am J Addict. 2017 Jul 03;:
Authors: Chartier KG, Hesselbrock MN, Hesselbrock VM
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;XX:1-2).
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Source: American Journal on Addictions - July 3, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: Chartier KG, Hesselbrock MN, Hesselbrock VM Tags: Am J Addict Source Type: research