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Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Dr. Reid K. Hester received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Washington State University in 1979. He has been involved in treatment of alcohol problems since 1978 and research in alcohol abuse since 1974. He has also published a number of literature reviews of alcoholism treatment. One of his most recent publications is Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches: Effective alternatives (Second edition) by Allyn & Bacon.

Dr. Hester is a partner with Behavior Therapy Associates in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he also is the Director of their Research Division. The Research Division's web site is www.behaviortherapy.com. He is also a Research Associate Professor at the Center for Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions (CASAA) in the Dept. of Psychology at the University of New Mexico.

He has been a Principal Investigator on a total of seven NIAAA funded research projects including Project MATCH and coauthored the Project's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual. He is actively involved in professional training and consultation at the national and international level. In the past, he has been a consultant to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, and the World Health Organization.

Behavior Therapy Associates has developed several software packages for individuals who want to moderate their drinking, for therapists working with clients with alcohol problems and for trainers who work with other counselors and therapists. Click here for more information.

In his spare time he enjoys riding a road bike, a motorcycle, swimming, and hiking. He is also a U.S. Cycling Referee.

Read Dr. Hester's Articles:

• A Friend and I Have A Disagreement about Drinking and Driving
• Alcohol and Depression: Bad Mix
• Alcohol Effects on Psychological Health and Mood
• Bipolar Depression and Alcoholism
• Blood Alcohol Levels and Driving
• Dependent on Marijuana
• Depression and Alcohol
• Depression and Alcoholism – Are They Genetically Linked?
• Dizzy Spells after Drinking Alcohol
• Duration of Alcohol in the Body
• Father is More Emotional after He Drinks Alcohol
• Health Benefits of Alcohol
• How Can I Keep My Friends and Stop Drinking?
• How long Does Nicotine Stay in the System?
• How long Does Nicotine Stay in the System?
• How to Manage Stress after Quitting Drinking and Smoking?
• How to Stop Alcohol Urges and Cravings
• Hypnosis As A Treatment of Drug or Alcohol Withdrawal
• I Have Chronic Hepatitis C Which Is Symptomatic
• I Would Like to Quit Smoking
• Is Compulsive Shopping An Addiction?
• Is It Wise to Stop Smoking and Drinking at the Same Time?
• Is There Such A Thing as Adrenaline Addiction?
• Legal Highs?
• Marijuana (Cannabis) and the Body
• Marijuana Resource Online
• Moderate Drinking and Moderation Management
• Moderate Drinking? That's Not Drinking
• My Dad Has Just Been Convicted Of His 10th DWI. For How long Will He Go To Jail?
• My Sister Is A Heavy Drinker. What Can I Do to Help Her?
• Panic Disorder and Quitting Smoking
• Panic Disorder and Quitting Smoking
• Recovering Alcoholic with A Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
• Send Info to a Pot Smoking Friend
• Smoking Cloves
• What are the DUI Laws?
• What are the Group Dynamics of Alcoholics Anonymous?
• What is the Best Way to Cut Down on My Drinking?
• Where Can I Get Help for Internet Addiction?
• Where to Find Help for Internet Addiction?
• Why Do Teenagers Drink Alcohol?
• Wife Abusing Alcoholic

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