title: G. Alan Marlatt: 1941-2011.
abstract: In his extraordinarily productive research career, G. Alan Marlatt contributed to and anticipated by decades a variety of major changes in the treatment of substance use disorders. This article briefly reviews and comments on his contributions to addiction psychology, cognitive-behavior therapy, alcohol expectancies, relapse prevention, moderation goals, harm reduction, and mindfulness meditation research. He departed suddenly and too soon, but left us with a rich heritage for more effective and humane treatment of those who suffer with addiction.
authors.affiliation: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
authors.forename: William R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: A Thomas
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: McLellan
mesh_terms: D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D040261:Harm Reduction; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019122:Meditation / Q000523:psychology*; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*