ABA International Fellows
Warren K. Bickel
Dr. Warren Bickel is a leading figure in behavioral pharmacology with an outstanding record of scientific and professional contributions to experimental and applied behavior analysis. His work in the applications of behavioral economic principles derived from basic research with non-human organisms to drug abuse in humans has opened an exciting and productive new approach to this area with implications for treatments and science-based drug abuse policies. Dr. Bickel’s work has contributed to the expanded use of methadone for the treatment of opioid dependence and the development and approval buprenorphine, the newest agent for opioid-dependent treatment. He has received numerous awards and positions for his accomplishments including a MERIT Award from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, University Scholar Award from the University of Vermont, Editor of Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, President of Division 28 of the American Psychological Association, and President of the College on Problems of Drug Abuse. He has published four books and more that 200 journal articles and book chapters.