Addictions
2nd Edition
Published on 2. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
170 pages
978-0-415-58300-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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, UKMore details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
7 s/w Tabellen
7 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
309 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-58300-8 (9780415583008)
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Maree Teesson | Wayne Hall | Heather Proudfoot
Addictions
E-Book
06/2013
2nd Edition
Psychology Press Ltd
€51.49
Available for download
Maree Teesson | Wayne Hall | Heather Proudfoot
Addictions
E-Book
06/2013
2nd Edition
Psychology Press Ltd
€51.49
Available for download
Maree Teesson | Wayne Hall | Heather Proudfoot
Addictions
Book
11/2011
2nd Edition
Psychology Press Ltd
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Persons
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
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
Content
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.