ADAI News

New Journals in the ADAI Library

These journal issues were received recently by the ADAI Library.  Click on links to connect to tables of contents.

Counselor 8(6)
Nicotine & Tobacco Research 9(12)
Tobacco Control 16(6), 16(Suppl 1)

Research Jobs Open at Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute at the University of Washington has 3 new positions available in research projects involving community-based research and health disparities among American Indian tribal groups.  In addition, several other UW departments are currently seeking staff for addiction related research projects.

For brief descriptions of each position and links to details and application instructions, see the Employment page on the ADAI website: http://depts.washington.edu/adai/jobs.htm 

New Journals in the ADAI Library

These journal issues were received recently in the ADAI Library.  Click on links to connect to the table of contents. 

Addiction 102(12)
Addictive Disorders & their Treatment 6(4)
American Journal on Addictions 16(6)
Substance Use & Misuse 42(12/13)

New Journals in the ADAI Library

These journal issues were received recently in the ADAI Library.  Click on links to connect to the table of contents. 

Addiction Messenger (Elements of Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care) 10(11)
Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research 31(12)
American Journal of Public Health 97(12)
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 39(3)
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 21(4) 

Prometa in the News

The use of Hythiam's Prometa protocol by the Pierce County Drug Court has received recent national attention.  In Sunday's Chicago Tribune (reprinted in numerous newspapers, including the Seattle Times), reporter Deborah Shelton addressed some of the controversies surrounding the therapy, which involves the off-label administration of three drugs in tandem to treat methamphetamine and other addictions. Supporters claim the treatment is extremely effective at curbing cravings; detractors say more research is needed.  The treatment has not received FDA approval, but several studies are currently underway to try to determine its effectiveness.

In addition, CBS's 60 Minutes featured a segment on Prometa, including an interview with a local Tacoma man who says Prometa is the only thing that has worked in treating his 20 year addiction to methamphetamine.

Last month, the Pierce County Council in Tacoma pulled the funding for Prometa after a report concluded there was little evidence to support its effectiveness.

Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/printedition/sunday/chi-addiction_shelton_bddec09,0,2628533.story?page=1

60 Minutes: http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3596421n&channel=/sections/60minutes/videoplayer3415.shtml

New Journals in the ADAI Library

These journal issues were received recently in the ADAI Library.  Click on links to connect to the table of contents.

Addictive Behaviors 33(1)
Journal of Addiction Medicine 1(4)
Nicotine & Tobacco Research 9(11)