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Substance Abuse Across the Lifespan: A Biopsychosocial Approach

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Substance Abuse Across the Lifespan: A Biopsychosocial Approach

Fourth Edition   Graybeal, et al., © 2014, 346 pages

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In-Text Questions and Test Bank Materials. Also includes links to and descriptions of top websites for substance abuse information.

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About the Authors

Brian Kelley person
Dr. Brian M. Kelley's resume is a testament to his efficient methodical work ethic. He received his undergraduate degree from Geneva College in less than three years, going on to complete his doctoral degree in Experimental Biological Psychology (with concentrations in Neuroscience and Pharmacology/Toxicology) from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia in less than four years. Dr. Kelley served as a faculty member in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. This was an appointment he received after completing a Medical Research Fellowship with the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Dr. Kelley is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Neuroscience Program Advisor at Bridgewater College where he also served as the Department Chair for over a decade. Dr. Kelley’s expertise extends beyond academics as he has also served on the medical advisory board for a biotechnology company developing a nicotine cessation device and served as an expert witness for a high-profile product liability lawsuit involving several well-known pharmaceuticals. He currently serves as a consultant for a nationally recognized health care think tank in Washington, D.C. Despite his accelerated educational pace, Dr. Kelley has taken a very interdisciplinary approach to his studies and research. His broad background, spanning areas from molecular biology to clinical trials to community-wide prevention programs, has provided him with many unique opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals and develop an appreciation for the complex issues surrounding addiction. As a professor and teacher, Dr. Kelley has and continues to receive very positive teaching evaluations and was voted “Favorite Professor” at Bridgewater College. In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Kelley serves his community as a member of the Strong Families Great Youth Coalition (a community prevention program) providing training and leadership in the area of teen health including helping to develop a documentary on underage drinking. Dr. Kelley has also worked for the local hospital to support high risk families and provided parenting classes for new parents. Furthermore, Dr. Kelley has delivered over 100 presentations to such groups as local schools, universities, and hospital systems. He has provided training for the Virginia Psychological Association and the Navy as well as developed continuing medical education programs. As suggested by Dr. Kelley’s activities and experiences, his idea of a professor goes well beyond the podium and includes a wide variety of roles including mentor, scientist, author, teacher, and public servant. He is an award-winning and widely-published researcher having supported his own research career through a variety of regional and national grants. Dr. Kelley has worked with a variety of organizations and institutions to help secure local, state, and federal funds to support biomedical research (basic and applied), education (technology and pedagogy), and prevention efforts (substance abuse, STD/HIV-AIDS, and mental illness), and has served as a grant reviewer for several agencies. Dr. Kelley currently serves as a reviewer for several prestigious medical journals including Life Sciences, Journal of Developmental Psychobiology, Biological Psychiatry, Journal of Neuroscience Methods, and Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior, and he is on the editorial board of Neurotoxicology and Teratology. Dr. Kelley is happily married to Melissa and has four children, Nathan, Savanna, Davis, and Lydia. When not spending time with his family, he enjoys working and riding motorcycles.
John Graybeal person
John Graybeal is a graduate student at George Mason University. He is currently working towards a Ph.D in Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. He recently graduated summa cum laude from Bridgewater College, Virginia, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Mr. Graybeal is interested in researching the developing nervous system and spent his undergraduate career learning about the developmental effects of adolescent drug use with Dr. Kelley. He is currently researching Alzheimer’s disease, examining how genetics and metals affect learning, memory, and circadian rhythms throughout the course of the disease. In addition to his studies, he enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife.
James Mahoney III person
James currently serves as the Clinical Research Manager for a lab at the Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX) where the primary focus is Phase-I clinical, medication development trials for stimulant addiction. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Bridgewater College (VA) and his Master of Arts degree from Pepperdine University (CA). In addition, he is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Philosophy degree from the University of Houston in the department of Counseling Psychology. James has over 10 years of research experience with seven years dedicated to clinical research in addiction medicine. He has coauthored over 20 peer-reviewed manuscripts in well-respected scientific journals and has also co-authored several book chapters. He also serves as a reviewer for several of these major journals. In addition, he has presented original research findings at several international conferences including the College on Problems of Drug Dependence, Society for Neuroscience, the American Psychological Association, and the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. James has worked at a variety of research institutions including the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis (University of Miami) and the Neuropsychiatric Institute (University of California–Los Angeles). In addition to his research, clinical work, and school, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

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While concerns regarding drug abuse and its consequences often seem overwhelming, there is good news; scientific progress has made the prevention and treatment of substance abuse disorders more effective. As our understanding of drug dependence and addiction improves, so does our ability to prevent, diagnose and treat it. As a first step in prevention and treatment, it is essential that students, teachers, and health professionals understand substance abuse from different perspectives. Substance abuse is a multidimensional problem and the new fourth edition of Psychology: Substance Abuse Across the Lifespan addresses it as such. The biopsychosocial effects of substance use and abuse is an area of scientific study that examines the immediate and long-term impacts of abused chemicals on biological, psychological, and sociological systems. As such, this book takes a fully integrative approach to the growing substance abuse problem. Also, this text provides a "lifespan approach". A lifespan approach refers to the analysis of behavior across the entire range of human development. Such development encompasses changes occurring from pre-conception through old age. Sadly, substance abuse issues are reflected across the entire range of development and, as such, one must not merely understand the variety of substances abused, but also how different developmental variables increase risk for use, abuse, and dependence.

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