Addiction
Author Description
Substance Addiction Is A Chronic, Relapsing Disorder Characterized By A Compulsion To Take A Substance Despite Potential Consequences. Addiction, Second Edition Offers A Clear And Succinct Overview Of The Brain Science Underpinning Substance Addiction. Focusing On The Nature Of Addiction As A Brain Disorder, This Resource Discusses A Range Of Different Behavioural Traits Such As Impulsivity And Reward Dependence, And Looks At The Critical Role Of Kinetic And Pharmacological Factors. All Chapters Have Been Fully Updated To Provide Readers With A Quick-reference Guide To The Latest Research On Pharmacological And Non-pharmacological Treatments For Addition, And Feature Helpful Key Points And Further Reading Sources. In Addition, Two New Chapters On Nicotine Addiction And Appetite Hormones Have Been Added To Ensure The Reader Is Kept Abreast Of The Most Recent Discussions In The Field Of Research.
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THE THESIS
How does the brain function as the primary site of substance addiction, and what are the underlying biological mechanisms that drive compulsive behavior? David J. Nutt and Liam J. Nestor, both established experts in psychopharmacology and addiction research, present a clinical framework that defines addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disorder. The authors synthesize current neurobiological data to explain how behavioral traits like impulsivity and reward dependence interact with pharmacological factors to sustain addictive patterns.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Neurobiological foundations of substance addiction
- Analysis of behavioral traits including impulsivity and reward dependence
- Overview of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities
- Specific examination of nicotine addiction and the role of appetite hormones
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive sociological or cultural analysis of addiction
- Does not serve as a clinical manual for individual patient therapy
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and students in the field of neuroscience frequently cite this text as a reliable, high-density reference for understanding the biological basis of addiction. Readers note that the updated second edition provides a clear, concise synthesis of complex pharmacological research suitable for both academic and clinical study.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192518593
ISBN-13:
9780192518590
Psychology
Pharmacology
Neuroscience
Addiction Studies
Medical
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