title: Application of person-centered medicine in addiction.
abstract: This article discusses human individuality within a lifespan developmental perspective. The practical application of an individual differences framework for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of addiction is described. A brief overview of the methods conducive to knowledge development within the rubric of person-centered medicine that are available to practitioners working in office and clinic settings concludes the discussion.
authors.affiliation: Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Ralph E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Tarter
authors.forename: Levent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kirisci
authors.forename: Ty
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ridenour
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bogen