The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment PDF

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A comprehensive overview of the neurobiology behind addictions. Neuroscience is clarifying the causes of compulsive alcohol and drug use––while also shedding light on what addiction is, what it is not, and how it can best be treated––in exciting and innovative ways. Current neurobiological research complements and enhances the approaches to addiction traditionally taken in social work and psychology. However, this important research is generally not presented in a forthright, jargon-free way that clearly illustrates its relevance to addiction professionals.

The Science of Addiction presents a comprehensive overview of the roles that brain function and genetics play in addiction. It explains in an easy-to-understand way changes in the terminology and characterization of addiction that are emerging based upon new neurobiological research. The author goes on to describe the neuroanatomy and function of brain reward sites, and the genetics of alcohol and other drug dependence. Chapters on the basic pharmacology of stimulants and depressants, alcohol, and other drugs illustrate the specific and unique ways in which the brain and the central nervous system interact with, and are affected by, each of these substances. Erickson discusses current and emerging treatments for chemical dependence, and how neuroscience helps us understand the way they work. The intent is to encourage an understanding of the body-mind connection. The busy clinical practitioner will find the chapter on how to read and interpret new research findings on the neurobiological basis of addiction useful and illuminating. This book will help the almost 21.6 million Americans, and millions more worldwide, who abuse or are dependent on drugs by teaching their caregivers (or them) about the latest addiction science research. It is also intended to help addiction professionals understand the foundations and applications of neuroscience, so that they will be able to better empathize with their patients and apply the science to principles of treatment.Direct download links available for PRETITLE The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment POSTTITLE

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• File Size: 865 KB
• Print Length: 312 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (August 31, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B002QATWDS
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The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment PDF

Overview:
This review is meant to help prospective readers decide their interest in this book. I hope that the outline and synopsis presented here will help you decide that this book is a great read and one that will increase your knowledge in this growing field!

The Science of Addiction is an extremely fitting title for this book by Carlton K. Erickson as it examines the intricate neurobiology behind substance abuse and dependence. The book is extremely well referenced and written in such way that both an expert in the field and a layman interested in the subject can understand and benefit from reading. I found that this book would be very helpful for someone looking to make biological sense of their addictions, or "dependence syndromes" as Erickson prefers to call them (page 1). Additionally, I found that this book could serve as an excellent resource for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge on the current happening in the field of drug dependence.

Synopsis:
The first few chapters are designated to background information including terminology and basic neuroanatomy. Erickson begins the book by suggesting who can benefit from reading his work. Interestingly he states that the point of the book is to encourage and empower treatment professionals to include proper neurological terminology and applications in their treatments and further their ability to empathize with their patients. He goes on to tear apart the word addiction itself. He certainly has a bone to pick with a society that has perpetuated such an "unscientific" term for what should be referred to as alcohol or drug abuse and/or dependence (page 1). He also presents a bulleted list of three everyday examples of how the term has been misused in our culture.