Addiction 2e (Oxford Psychiatry Library): Addiction - Softcover

Book 14 of 20: Oxford Psychiatry Library

Nutt, David J.; Nestor

 
9780198797746: Addiction 2e (Oxford Psychiatry Library): Addiction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0198797745 ISBN 13: 9780198797746
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2018

Synopsis

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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About the Author

David J. Nutt is currently the Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London.

Liam J. Nestor is currently a Research Fellow at the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0198797745
ISBN 13 
9780198797746
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
144