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| Document Type: | Book |
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| 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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Abstract:
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 - alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, heroin - as well as others.
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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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