Addiction Paperback / softback
by David J. (The Edmond J Safra Chair in Neuropsychopharmacology, The Edmond J Safra Chair in Neu Nutt, Liam J. (Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Centre for Neuropsychopharmacology, Division of B Nestor
Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library series
Paperback / softback
- Information
Description
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.
Information
-
In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:30/08/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9780198797746
Information
-
In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:30/08/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9780198797746