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Addiction : a biopsychosocial perspective / Chris Chandler, Anita Andrews.

By: Chandler, Chris.
Contributor(s): Andrews, Anita.
Publisher: Thousand Oaks, California, USA : SAGE Publications Inc., ©2019Edition: 1st edition.Description: 269 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781849208017 (pbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Substance abuse -- Psychological aspects | Compulsive behavior -- Psychological aspects | Substance abuse -- Social aspects | Compulsive behavior -- Social aspectsDDC classification: 362.29 C36 2019
Contents:
Addiction defined -- Psychopharmacology of addictive substances -- Biological theories of addiction -- Genetics of addiction -- Psychological theories of addiction -- Pharmacotherapy for addiction -- Psychological treatments -- Non-substance addictions -- Society, policy, law and ethics / Jai Andrews.
Summary: "Addiction: A Biopsychosocial Perspective" provides you with an evidence-based approach to addiction whilst covering a broad range of topics, critical perspectives and influential theories. With chapters discussing the psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction, this is a highly accessible and essential resource for students and researchers. -- From publisher's description.Summary: Using a scientific and evidence based approach, this text addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction, with chapters focusing on psychological, biological and societal aspects.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Addiction defined --
Psychopharmacology of addictive substances --
Biological theories of addiction --
Genetics of addiction --
Psychological theories of addiction --
Pharmacotherapy for addiction --
Psychological treatments --
Non-substance addictions --
Society, policy, law and ethics / Jai Andrews.

"Addiction: A Biopsychosocial Perspective" provides you with an evidence-based approach to addiction whilst covering a broad range of topics, critical perspectives and influential theories. With chapters discussing the psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction, this is a highly accessible and essential resource for students and researchers. -- From publisher's description.

Using a scientific and evidence based approach, this text addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction, with chapters focusing on psychological, biological and societal aspects.

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Text in English

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