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The science of addiction : from neurobiology to treatment
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The science of addiction : from neurobiology to treatment

Author: Carlton K Erickson
Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Co., ©2007.
Series: Norton professional book.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"In The Science of Addiction, Carlton K. Erickson presents a comprehensive overview of the roles that brain function and genetics play in addiction. He explains changes in the terminology and characterization of addiction that are emerging based upon new neurobiological findings. Erickson describes the neuroanatomy and function of brain reward sites, and the genetics of alcohol and other drug dependence. Chapters on  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Carlton K Erickson
ISBN: 9780393704631 0393704637
OCLC Number: 71266515
Description: xviii, 290 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents: Abbreviations --
Preface --
Acknowledgments --
ch. 1. Terminology and characterization of "addiction" --
ch. 2. Basics of brain science --
ch. 3. Anatomy and neurobiology of chemical dependence --
ch. 4. The genetics of chemical dependence --
ch. 5. Stimulants and depressants --
ch. 6. Alcohol --
ch. 7. Other drugs --
ch. 8. Dependence disease treatment --
ch. 9. The power and limitations of addiction research --
ch. 10. Evidence-based research for the future --
Appendix A : Alcohol concepts affecting neurobiology and treatment --
Appendix B : Drug concepts affecting neurobiology and treatment --
glossary --
References --
Index.
Series Title: Norton professional book.
Responsibility: Carlton K. Erickson.

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Presents information about the neurobiology of drug and alcohol addictions and how individuals with addictions respond to various therapies. This work focuses on the commonly addictive drugs -  Read more...
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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.

 
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