Encyclopedia of Addictions [Two Volumes]

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Kathryn H. Hollen

Volume 1: A-N
Volume 2: O-Z

Book Code: GR4737

ISBN: 0-313-34737-9

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34737-5

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616 pages

Greenwood Press

Publication: 12/20/2008

List Price: $199.95 (UK Sterling Price: £115.00)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 7 x 10

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Description: This two volume set contains frank and factual information about symptoms, causes, effects, prevention, and treatment of substance abuse--alcohol, nicotine, and drugs--and of "behavioral addictions" such as eating disorders, pathological gambling, and compulsive sexual activity. Including the most up-to-date research, the addiction entries are based largely on criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Tracing the history of the debate over whether addiction is a choice or a disease, the volumes explain how genetic and biological findings support the disease concept while lifestyle choices affect the course of the disease. Graphics and discussions of the brian structures that support this self-reinforcing mechanism illustrate why treatments that obstruct the pathway are showing such promise. The volumes offer an historical perspective including biographical information on pioneers in addictions research and treatment. Some material is presented in "fact boxes" and other graphically pleasing formats to appeal to teens and adults alike. This single-source reference includes lists of support groups, organizations devoted to addictions research and treatment, and suggestions for obtaining further information. *Alcohol *Alternative Treatment *Anorexia *Antidepressants *Betablockers *Blended Model of Addiction *Brain Chemistry *Cigarettes *Denial *Disease Model of Addiction *Exercise Addiction *Food and Drug Administration *Gambling Addiction *Jung, Carl G. *Methadone *Neurotransmitters *Overdose *Pornography *Recreational Drugs *Relapse *Serenity Prayer *Shopping Addiction *Temazepam *Vicodin *Withdrawal *Women's Christian Temperence Union and more

Table of Contents:

List of Entries
List of Illustrations & Tables
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction
A-Z Entries
Appendices
Bibliography

LC Card Number: 2008034529

LCC Class: RC563

Dewey Class: 616

PDF Catalogs:
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