Alcohol Use Disorders

Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are widespread, and the individual and societal problems associated with these disorders have made the study and treatment of alcohol use disorders a clinical research priority. Research over the past several decades has led to the development of excellent empirically supported treatment methods. This book aims to increase clinicians’ access to empirically supported interventions for alcohol use disorders, with the hope that these methods will become the standard in clinical practice.

The Authors

Stephen A. Maisto, PhD, ABPP (Clinical Psychology), is a Professor of Psychology at Syracuse University and is the Director of Research at the VA Center for Integrated Healthcare. He earned his PhD in experimental psychology in 1975 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and completed postdoctoral respecialization in clinical psychology in 1985 at George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Dr. Maisto’s research and clinical interests include the assessment and treatment of alcohol and other drug use disorders, HIV prevention, and the integration of behavioral health in the primary medical care setting. Dr. Maisto has authored or coauthored numerous journal articles, book chapters, and books.

Gerard J. Connors, PhD, ABPP, is Director of and a Senior Research Scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions at the University at Buffalo. He earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University in 1980. Dr. Connors’ research interests include treatment of alcohol use disorders, relapse prevention, self-help group involvement, early interventions with heavy drinkers, and treatment evaluation. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (Divisions of Clinical Psychology and Addictions). Dr. Connors has authored or coauthored numerous scientific articles, books, and book chapters.

Ronda L. Dearing, PhD, is a Research Scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions at the University at Buffalo. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology from George Mason University in 2001. Dr. Dearing’s research interests include help-seeking for alcohol and substance abuse, substance abuse treatment approaches, and the influences of shame and guilt on behavior and health. She is coauthor of the book Shame and Guilt (2002), and has authored or coauthored several scientific articles and chapters.