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Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective


Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective

Paperback by Chandler, Chris; Andrews, Anita

Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective

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ISBN:
9781849208017
Publication Date:
29 Nov 2018
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Pages:
288 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 8 May 2024
Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective

Description

Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective provides students with an evidence-based approach to addiction whilst covering a broad range of topics, critical perspectives and influential theories in addiction. With chapters discussing key theories, psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction, this is a highly accessible and essential resource for students and researchers that: Offers an evidence-based discussion of addiction Addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction Provides a critical account of the science and research in addiction Includes chapter overviews and summaries, learning aims and case studies to help students in their study

Contents

Chapter 1: Addiction defined Chapter 2: Psychopharmacology of addictive substances Chapter 3: Biological Theories of addiction Chapter 4: Genetics of addiction Chapter 5: Psychological Theories of addiction Chapter 6: Pharmacotherapy for addiction Chapter 7: Psychological Treatments Chapter 8: Non Substance addictions: Gambling Chapter 9: Society, Policy, Law and Ethics

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