Pharmacogenomics of Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse by Amitava Das... - 9780367381493

Pharmacogenomics of Alcohol and Drugs of AbuseAuthor(s): Amitava Dasgupta, Loralie J. Langman\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367381493, 978-0367381493\nSynopsis\nPharmacogenomics is the basis of personalized medicine, which is said to be the medicine of the future. Understanding genetic variation in drug and alcohol response is vital for professionals working in rehabilitation programs. The same principles that are applicable for therapeutic drugs are also applicable for drugs of abuse. Pharmacogenomics can supplement traditional therapeutic drug monitoring, potentially predicting correct dosage before initiation of the drug therapy. \n\nApplying\n\n these principles to testing and treatment, Pharmacogenomics of Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse discusses the role of the clinical laboratory in the practice of personalized medicine. With contributions from a range of experts, the book presents the genetic aspects of a.