Institute for Studies in Addictions

Chemical dependency, sexual addiction, eating disorders and compulsive gambling are all problem behaviors with similar neuropsychological underpinnings and treatment approaches. Paula Englander-Golden founded the Institute for Studies in Addictions in 1989 to address areas of concern such as these. Since 1998, the institute has been directed by James F. Quinn.

The institute sponsors research on the nature, prevention and treatment of addictive behaviors and their impacts on individuals and society. It also disseminates up-to-date addiction-related information to treatment professionals and the general public. These activities support the minor in substance abuse and addictions in the Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions. The minor prepares students for licensure as chemical dependency counselors. The institute also provides state-of-the-art training for criminal justice, education and health professionals on topics related to substance abuse and addictive behavior.

Research activities have focused the efforts of multidisciplinary teams of faculty on such projects as the prevention of youth drug and tobacco use, the development of effective communication skills and the application of neurofeedback technology to the treatment of addicted felons. The institute's research and training agendas are constantly expanding to meet the needs of the Metroplex and the rapidly expanding fields of substance abuse and addictive behaviors.

By JAMES F. QUINN, Director quinn@scs.cmm.unt.edu

Other web resources:

• www.scs.unt.edu/depts/rswa

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