Conversation with Jonathan Chick.

Abstract

In this occasional series, we record the views and personal experiences of people who have especially contributed to the evolution of ideas in the journal's field of interest. Professor Jonathan Chick is now retired from a long and successful career as a clinician in addiction psychiatry for the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland. He was formerly consultant psychiatrist at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and senior lecturer at Edinburgh University. His career as an academic and as a renowned clinician in the field of alcohol dependence continues, with his most recent appointments being as a Professor at Queen Margaret's University in Edinburgh and as a Medical Director at Castle Craig Hospital. He is an author and editor of many books and articles concerning the prevention and treatment of alcohol problems. Professor Chick is also editor of Alcohol and Alcoholism.