The National Institute On Drug Abuse Includes Neurofeedback in Their 5-Year Strategic Plan

On April 27, 2009, in Neurofeedback, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) released their “5 Year Strategic Plan for 2009,” which calls for additional research for “The Exciting Potential of Neurofeedback” (pg. 33). A large national organization’s public recognition of the potential benefits of neurofeedback for substance abuse represents an important development for the field of neurofeedback and is a testament to the slow, but increasing, acceptance of neurotherapy. Of course, the Strategic Plan discusses other important treatments, such as medication and behavioral approaches. Check the end of this report for a link to download a free PDF of NIDA’s 5 Year Strategic Plan.

For your quick reference, neurofeedback is mentioned on pages 26, 32, and 33. Page 33 also has a particularly attractive sidebar entitled, “The Exciting Potential of Neurofeedback.”

Download the PDF from NIDA here.

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Christopher Fisher, PhD

Dr. Christopher Fisher, Managing Editor for The Behavioral Medicine Report, received his PhD in Clinical Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine with an emphasis in biopsychosocial approaches to health and wellness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neurofeedback, biofeedback, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), and QEEG from University of North Texas. He is Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCIA). Dr. Fisher also received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Dr. Fisher maintains a private practice in Corpus Christi, Texas, and offers individual therapy, group therapy, and neurofeedback. You can learn more here: http://www.christopherfisherphd.com Dr. Fisher enjoys spending time with family, watching sports and movies, and bicycling on rugged terrain.

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