Campbell/Spillane Substance Use Research - Interview with James (Jim) Inciardi

Abstract

James A. Inciardi, PhD, founder and former Co-Director of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies (CDAS) at the University of Delaware within the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences. During his long scholarly career of over 40 years, Dr. Inciardi published over 500 articles, chapters, books, and monographs in the areas of substance abuse, criminology, criminal justice, history, folklore, public policy, AIDS, medicine, and law. His scholarly publications included several seminal papers on the epidemiology of crack cocaine use, as well as the effectiveness of prison-based substance abuse treatment for drug-involved offenders. This body of scholarly work will be an enduring memorial to him. He was a revered colleague and engaged in extensive consulting work both nationally and internationally. He was a “translational scientist” long before the term came into vogue, interested in moving ideas into tested strategies and then disseminating the knowledge and practices for use in real-world settings. Dr. Inciardi died on November 23, 2009. Source: https://www.cdhs.udel.edu/about-us/welcome-to-cdhs/our-founder-james-inciardi Accessed 07 June 2023.