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J O Waddell

    Recent Developments in Alcoholism : an Official Publication of the American Medical Society on Alcoholism, the Research Society on Alcoholism, and the National Council on Alcoholism
    |January 1, 1984
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    Anthropologists can conduct valuable research in diverse alcoholism treatment settings, from hospitals to community programs. Overcoming access barriers and ethical considerations are key to successful anthropological fieldwork in addiction studies.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Anthropology
    • Addiction Studies
    • Sociocultural Anthropology

    Background:

    • Alcoholism treatment encompasses a wide range of medical and nonmedical settings.
    • Anthropological research in these settings offers unique insights into addiction and recovery.
    • Historically, anthropological engagement with alcoholism treatment has been limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify diverse alcoholism treatment settings suitable for anthropological research.
    • To explore potential challenges and facilitators for anthropologists entering these settings.
    • To encourage anthropologists to conduct fieldwork in alcoholism treatment environments.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and identification of various alcoholism treatment modalities and locations.

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  • Discussion of structural, methodological, and ethical considerations for anthropological access.
  • Exploration of traditional anthropological research biases in the context of addiction studies.

    • Main Results:

    • A broad spectrum of potential research sites identified, including inpatient facilities, counseling centers, and community-based programs.
    • Anticipated challenges in gaining access, including structural barriers and the need to adapt conventional research strategies.
    • Ethical dilemmas specific to addiction research are highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • Anthropologists are encouraged to engage in fieldwork within diverse alcoholism treatment settings.
    • Addressing access issues and ethical considerations is crucial for effective anthropological contributions to addiction research.
    • Further anthropological research can enhance understanding and treatment of alcoholism.