Understanding the Addicted Brain: From Science to Service - Softcover

Editors Of Behavioral Healthcare Magazine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933692405 ISBN 13: 9781933692401

Publisher: Vendome Group, LLC, 2004

Synopsis

This resource analyzes research to reveal real-world prevention and treatment strategies that work. It compiles and interprets the latest research in a concise format that helps you get results for those struggling with addiction. - Addiction and the Brain - Review the latest evidence that addiction is a disease of the brain and learn how cross-fertilization between different disciplines has opened up a deeper understanding of brain function.
- The Role of Genetics - Understand how recent advances in genetics have shown that multiple genes play a role in transmission of addiction from one generation to another - and the impact this finding has for treatment today.
- Brain Scans - Better appreciate the powerful role that different brain scan technologies can play in diagnosis of addiction and understanding cue-induced drug cravings, such as the sight of drug paraphernalia.
- Drugs, Alcohol and the Brain - Examine the complex pharmacology of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, inhalants, MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) and alcohol - and the specific effects each of these has on the brain.
- The Stress Factor - Learn about how stress has been linked to alcohol consumption, new treatments under study and how alcoholics perceive stress differently.
- Gender Differences - Understand how gender impacts drug abuse risks and treatment, as well as the biological effects of drugs on males and females.
- Violence - Review the association between drug abuse (especially cocaine and amphetamines), alcoholism and violence, as well as the underlying psychosocial factors that play a role in each.
- Suicide and Substance Dependence - Explore the associations between suicidal behavior, mood disorders, and alcohol and drug abuse.
- Adolescent Addiction - Examine the latest research on whether adolescent brains are more vulnerable than adult brains to the effects of alcohol, as well as the role played by childhood trauma and family issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Vendome Group, LLC
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1933692405
• ISBN 13: 9781933692401
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 90