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Drug addiction is a brain disease--that's the modern view and it is fully expressed in this up-to-date book. Among the many volumes on drugs written for lay readers, this one is unique in the breadth of its coverage and the depth of its science. The first part gives a clear scientific account of the nature of addiction, stressing neurobiology and addictive behavior and describing the "highs" that drugs can produce. The second section covers the seven families of addictive drugs, with emphasis on their actions in the brain and on psychological aspects: nicotine, alcohol, heroin and other opiates, cocaine and amphetamines, marijuana, caffeine, and hallucinogens like LSD. The third section deals with laws and drug control policies. Throughout, the author gives many interesting personal accounts of addiction research, to which he has highlighted new research on the genetics and neurobiology of susceptibility to addiction.
Paperback: 353 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2 edition (September 6, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195146646
ISBN-13: 978-0195146646
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 1.1 x 5.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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I had this book for a college class! Its the best book I have ever read on drugs and their effect on the brain! It is a very thorough, well explained description that is easy to follow!
I was looking for a book that explained about what's going on in the brain with addiction and this was exactly what I wanted and more.
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