Addictions

by Maree Teesson, Wayne Hall, Heather Proudfoot, Louisa Degenhardt

Overview

The first edition of Addictions established itself as a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. This authoritative new edition builds on the success of the previous book, incorporating advances in research and practice over the last ten years.

The book includes material on:

• the nature of addiction and who becomes addicted
• health consequences of alcohol and other drug dependence
• theories and causes of addiction.

The authors, experts in the field, also include new material on the controversy surrounding the possible positive effects of alcohol and cannabis use, the increased risk of interpersonal violence, and new research on theories of addiction.

Addictions will be essential reading for students, professionals and researchers seeking state of the art information about this rapidly growing field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415582995
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/30/2011
Series:	Clinical Psychology: A Modular Course
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Maree Teesson is Professor, NHMRC Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Director, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Wayne Hall is NHMRC Australia Fellow and Professorial Fellow, The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Australia

Heather Proudfoot is a Research Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Australia

Louisa Degenhardt is Professor, NHMRC Senior Research Fellow and Principal for Young People’s Health at the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, Australia

Table of Contents

The Nature of Addiction. Who Becomes Addicted? The Health Consequences of Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Dependence. Theories of Addiction: Causes and Maintenance of Addiction. Alcohol. Nicotine. Cannabis. Opioids. Psychostimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines and Ecstasy. Addiction: Looking Ahead.

Editorial Reviews

"Teesson and colleagues have succeeded in producing a very clear, readable, and up-to-date critical overview of the addictions literature. With a focus on current directions, latest empirical findings, and future research needs, the authors provide an insightful, practical, and comprehensive presentation of the world of addictions." - Claire Hart, University of Southampton, UK

"Teesson and colleagues have succeeded in producing a very clear, readable, and up-to-date critical overview of the addictions literature. With a focus on current directions, latest empirical findings, and future research needs, the authors provide an insightful, practical, and comprehensive presentation of the world of addictions." - Claire Hart, School of Psychology, University of Southampton, UK

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