Description
Book SynopsisThe book illuminates the complex problems in genetic studies of substance use and addiction. It provides a comprehensive overview that fills the gap in the literature and points out future directions.
The book includes three sections that apply to any complex traits and disorders, particularly psychological and psychiatric. The first section covers the traits and phenotypes that are the target of genetic research in substance use and addiction. Following this, the second section analyzes the methods and results of biometric genetic studies in this area. The third section reviews research in gene mapping and epigenetics.
Genetics of Substance Use is a first-of-its-kind monograph that presents contemporary solutions and methods for a wide range of researchers and practitioners across disciplines.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Section 1. Substance use phenotyping
Chapter 1. Substance use: disorders and continuous traits
Chapter 2. Neurobiological systems in substance use
Chapter 3. Psychological mechanisms of substance use
Section 2. Biometric genetic studies in substance use
Chapter 4. Twin studies
Chapter 5. Family and adoption studies
Section 3. Genomic studies in substance use
Chapter 6. Gene mapping in complex disorders
Chapter 7. Linkage and association studies
Chapter 8. Epigenomic studies
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