The destructive power of addictions manifests itself in ill health effects, social and family problems, and economic and legal troubles. Psychologists' role within this arena include researching the effects of drug action, studying the epidemiology and etiology of drug and alcohol abuse, developing and evaluating prevention and treatment programmes, and studying the effects of drug policies on human behaviour. This extensive collection of reprinted articles from American Psychological Association journals provides a current view of psychological research on addictive behaviours.
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