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The Science Of Addiction: From Neurobiology To Treatment,Used
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An Updated And Expanded Edition On The Roles That Brain Function And Genetics Play In Addiction.Over The Past 10 Years, Neurobiologic And Genetic Research Has Provided An Increased Understanding Of What Causes Drug Addiction In The Brains Reward Pathway. Knowing This Leads To A Better Understanding Of How It May Be Treated And Even Reversed In Those Who Successfully Overcome The Disease. This Is Especially True With Addictions Possible Precursors Of Mild To Moderate Substance Use Disorders. These Latter Disorders Can Usually Be Treated More Easily By Less Intensive Models Of Treatment That Do Not Require Actual Brain Chemistry Reregulation Over Time.In This New Edition, There Are Updated Scientific References To Support Addiction As A Medical Brain Disease, Using The Prevailing Neurobiology, Genetics, And Psychological Scientific Literature. We Now Have More Psychosocial And Medicinal Methods For Reversing Abnormal Brain Chemistry During Drug Addiction. There Are Also More Effective Intervention, Counseling, And Motivating Methods (Sbirt, Motivational Interviewing) For Overcoming Resistance To Treatment And Resistance To Change Than Were Able To Be Discussed When The First Edition Was Published Over A Decade Ago.Here, Readers Will Find A Fullyupdated Glossary Of Terms, Additional Abbreviations, And Updated Appendices. These Will Aid In Clarifying The Somewhat Lengthy And Sciencebased Upgrades In Our Knowledge Of Neuroscience And Genetics Research That Are So Critical In Understanding Why Addiction Is Such A Serious And Toughtotreat Disease. Utilizing The Same Easytoread Language That Was A Hallmark Of The Earlier Edition, Erickson Keeps The Science Understandable Yet Comprehensiveappropriate For Health Professionals As Well As Lay Readers Who Need And Want This Critical Information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment'? A: The book provides an updated understanding of how brain function and genetics contribute to addiction, emphasizing the medical nature of addiction and the advances in treatment options.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Carlton K. Erickson, Ph.D., who is a recognized expert in the field of addiction research.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the neurobiological and genetic factors influencing addiction, as well as modern treatment methods and interventions.
- Q: Is this edition different from the first edition? A: Yes, this is the second edition, which includes updated scientific references, a glossary of terms, and new methods for treatment that have emerged in the last decade.
- Q: What type of readers is this book suitable for? A: The book is appropriate for both health professionals and lay readers who seek to understand the complexities of addiction.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 6, 2018.
- Q: Does the book include any practical treatment methods? A: Yes, it discusses various psychosocial and medicinal methods for treating addiction, including motivational interviewing and SBIRT.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Self-Help.