Blackwell to Publish Alcoholism: Clinical and Experiemental Research in 2006

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Blackwell to Publish Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research in
2006

Boston, Massachusetts - November 17, 2005-The Research Society on
Alcoholism (RSA) announced a new publishing partnership today with
Blackwell Publishing to begin in January 2006. RSA selected Blackwell
Publishing, the world's leading society publisher, to publish Alcoholism:
Clinical and Experimental Research (ACER) which is the official journal of
both RSA and The International Society for Biomedical research on
Alcoholism (ISBRA). The journal will continue to be published by
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins until the end of 2005.

"Although great strides have been made in understanding the genetic,
biomedical, and psychosocial factors in alcoholism, much more basic and
clinical research is needed to develop highly-effective treatments." said
Ivan Diamond, Editor-in-Chief. "ACER brings together the best basic and
clinical research findings in our field and we look forward to working
with Blackwell to communicate these exciting discoveries to the world's
research communities, clinicians and policy makers." said Harriet de Wit,
Deputy Editor.

ACER provides readers with access to the latest research findings on
alcoholism and alcohol-related disorders. Articles cover all aspects of
alcohol research including genetics and molecular biology; pharmacology
and cell metabolism; neurobiological, psychosocial, and developmental
correlates of drinking; diagnosis and treatment; epidemiology and
prevention; and alcohol effects on the fetus, brain, liver, and other
organ systems.

According to Gordon Tibbitts, President of Blackwell Publishing Inc., "We
are pleased to be collaborating with the Research Society on Alcoholism
and the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism on the
flagship journal, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. We look
forward to supporting their mission of advancing the knowledge of
alcoholism and delivering the most important clinical research to the
international scientific and health communities."

About the Research Society on Alcoholism

RSA was established in 1976 to assist and encourage the application of
research to solving problems related to alcoholism. RSA serves as a
meeting ground for scientists working in all fields of alcoholism and
alcohol-related problems. The Society, through its emphasis on research,
has served as the interdisciplinary crossroads for understanding the
causes of, and potential cures for alcoholism.

About the International Society for Biomedical Research

Since 1981, the international membership of ISBRA has promoted excellence
in all aspects of biomedical research on alcoholism and alcohol related
biomedical phenomena.

About Blackwell Publishing

Blackwell Publishing is the world's leading society publisher, partnering
with more than 600 academic and professional societies. Blackwell
publishes over 750 journals annually and, to date, has published close to
6,000 text and reference books, across a wide range of academic, medical,
and professional subjects. The company remains independent with 900 staff
members in offices in the US, UK, Australia, China, Denmark, Germany,
Japan, and Singapore. Blackwell's mission as an expert publisher is to
create long-term partnerships with clients to enhance learning,
disseminate research, and improve the quality of professional practice.
For more information on Blackwell Publishing, please visit
<http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/> or
<http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/> .

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