Shulamith L A Straussner, Richard T Spence, Diana M Dinitto

Neurobiology of Addictions

Implications for Clinical Practice

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This groundbreaking book offers helping professionals a thorough introduction to the neurobiological aspects of substance abuse. It presents the basic information on the subject, including the various neurobiological theories of addiction, and places them in a psychosocial context. Its clear and straightforward style connects the theoretical information with practical applications. This is an essential resource for substance abuse counselors, researchers, therapists, and social workers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. April 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 223mm x 163mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 386g
• ISBN-13: 9780789016669
• ISBN-10: 0789016664
• Artikelnr.: 23281432

Autorenporträt

Richard T. Spence, Diana M. DiNitto, Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner

Inhaltsangabe

* Preface
* Introduction
* Articles
* Neurobiological Causes of Addiction
* What Neurobiology Has to Say About Why People Abuse Alcohol and Other
Drugs
* Impact of Drugs and Alcohol on the Brain Through the Life Cycle:
Knowledge for Social Workers
* Integrating Pharmacotherapy and Psychosocial Interventions in the
Treatment of Individuals with Alcohol Problems
* Neuroscience in Social Work Practice and Education
* Special Topics
* Fear of Neuroscience: A Dialogue About Social Work Practice in the
Addictions
* Index
* Reference Note Included