Thirteenth Step - Addiction in the Age of Brain Science

Informationen zum Autor Markus Heilig Klappentext A leading physician scientist explains why, despite major advances in our understanding of addiction, treatment continues to be ineffective--even harmful--and how we can achieve better outcomes. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments 1. Us and Them 2. A Grocery Store That Closed 3. An Entity in Its Own Right 4. A Chronic, Relapsing Disorder 5. Man or Machine? 6. Histories, Brains, and Behaviors 7. The Pursuit of Happiness 8. The Dark Side of Addiction 9. Rash Actions 10. Turning On a Bright Light 11. Getting the Cue 12. A Strained Mind 13. Fathers and Sons 14. Molecular Culprits 15. Trick or Treatment 16. Please Behave 17. Pills for Addiction Ills 18. Pray If You Wish, but Please Take Your Meds First 19. The Journey Ahead Notes Index

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"Professor Heilig makes the science accessible to both lay and professional audiences alike by using a strong, conversational tone interspersed with humor and illustrative vignettes. He draws the reader in and effectively consolidates complex concepts.I applaud his efforts to bring the plight of the addicted to the attention of others and for calling upon the field to do its very best to help." - Valerie J. Slaymaker, University of Pennsylvania

Product details

• Authors: Markus Heilig, Markus (Artellus Ltd) Heilig, Heilig Markus
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.05.2015
• EAN: 9780231172363
• ISBN: 978-0-231-17236-3
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Medical professions; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, MEDICAL / Pharmacology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, MEDICAL / Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Addiction, Addiction and therapy, Other branches of medicine