Neurobiology of Addictions
Implications for Clinical Practice
Seiten
2002
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-7890-1666-9 (ISBN)
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-7890-1666-9 (ISBN)
Five articles report new findings on the biological causes and mechanisms of drug dependence. Topics include the impact of drugs and alcohol on the brain during each stage of life, and the effectiveness of combining pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions for treating alcohol problems. Publis
Bridge the gap between the physical foundations of substance abuse and the psychosocial approaches that can treat it!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. Neurobiology of Addictions offers sound, tested information on substance abuse issues, including:
neurobiological theories of addiction
integrating drug treatments and therapeutic interventions
using neurobiology to discover substance abuse in clients of various ages
perspectives from social work, pharmacology, biology, and neuroscience
Bridge the gap between the physical foundations of substance abuse and the psychosocial approaches that can treat it!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. Neurobiology of Addictions offers sound, tested information on substance abuse issues, including:
neurobiological theories of addiction
integrating drug treatments and therapeutic interventions
using neurobiology to discover substance abuse in clients of various ages
perspectives from social work, pharmacology, biology, and neuroscience
Richard T. Spence, Diana M. DiNitto, Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner
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
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 24.4.2002 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 385 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7890-1666-4 / 0789016664 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7890-1666-9 / 9780789016669 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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