Addiction - A Biopsychosocial Perspective

Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective provides students with an evidence-based approach to addiction whilst covering a broad range of topics, critical perspectives and influential theories in addiction. With chapters discussing key theories, psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction, this is a highly accessible and essential resource for students and researchers that:

• Offers an evidence-based discussion of addiction
• Addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction
• Provides a critical account of the science and research in addiction
• Includes chapter overviews and summaries, learning aims and case studies to help students in their study 

List of contents

Chapter 1: Addiction defined
Chapter 2: Psychopharmacology of addictive substances
Chapter 3: Biological Theories of addiction
Chapter 4: Genetics of addiction
Chapter 5: Psychological Theories of addiction
Chapter 6: Pharmacotherapy for addiction
Chapter 7: Psychological Treatments
Chapter 8: Non Substance addictions: Gambling
Chapter 9: Society, Policy, Law and Ethics

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.

Report

The topic of addiction is multifaceted and complex, yet this new book is clear and refreshingly straightforward. It breathes new life and clarity into the subject from a wide range of interesting perspectives.  The authors mastery of the subject means we can feel safe in their hands as they navigate us through the area. Highly recommended to students and researchers alike! Angela Clow 20190314

Product details

• Authors: Anita Andrews, Chris Chandler, Chris (London Metropolitan University Uk Chandler, Chris (London Metropolitan University UK) Chandler, Chris Andrews Chandler, Chandler Chris
• Assisted by: Chris Chandler (Editor)
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781849208000
• ISBN: 978-1-84920-800-0
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Addiction & therapy, Addiction and therapy