The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment
A comprehensive overview of the neurobiology behind addictions.\ Neuroscience is clarifying the causes of compulsive alcohol and drug use––while also shedding light on what addiction is, what it is not, and how it can best be treated––in exciting and innovative ways. Current neurobiological research complements and enhances the approaches to addiction traditionally taken in social work and psychology. However, this important research is generally not presented in a forthright, jargon-free way...
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An overview of the neurobiology behind addictions.
Abbreviations ixPreface xiAcknowledgments xvTerminology and Characterization of "Addiction" 1Basics of Brain Science 32Anatomy and Neurobiology of Chemical Dependence 50The Genetics of Chemical Dependence 74Stimulants and Depressants 92Alcohol 113Other Drugs 132Dependence Disease Treatment 150The Power and Limitations of Addiction Research 183Evidence-Based Research for the Future 199Alcohol Concepts Affecting Neurobiology and Treatment 215Drug Concepts Affecting Neurobiology and Treatment 227Glossary 241References 253Index 277
\ Counselor“Erickson clearly has done his homework. [It] is a welcome contribution to the field as a result of his diligence.”— Bruce Ripley\ \ \ \ \ Addicition“Recommended unreservedly....It is easy to read, informative and comprehensive.”— Falk Kiefer\ \ \ The Bookwatch“Any collection strong in health science needs this.”\ \ \ \ \ Journal of the American Medical Association“I recommend this excellent book as a ‘must-read’ for any medical student, physician, or other allied health professional dedicated to the care of their patients with the treatable disease of addiction.”\ \ \ \ \ Bruce Ripley - Counselor“Erickson clearly has done his homework. [It] is a welcome contribution to the field as a result of his diligence.”\ \ \ \ \ Falk Kiefer - Addicition“Recommended unreservedly....It is easy to read, informative and comprehensive.”\ \
