1st Edition
Neurobiology of Addictions Implications for Clinical Practice
134 Pages
by
Routledge
134 Pages
by
Routledge
134 Pages
by
Routledge
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Bridge the gap between the physical foundations of substance abuse and the psychosocial approaches that can treat it! This groundbreaking book offers helping professionals a thorough introduction to the neurobiological aspects of substance abuse. It presents the basic information on the subject, including the various neurobiological theories of addiction, and places them in a psychosocial... Read more
- Preface
- Introduction
- Articles
- Neurobiological Causes of Addiction
- What Neurobiology Has to Say About Why People Abuse Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Impact of Drugs and Alcohol on the Brain Through the Life Cycle: Knowledge for Social Workers
- Integrating Pharmacotherapy and Psychosocial Interventions in the Treatment of Individuals with Alcohol Problems
- Neuroscience in Social Work Practice and Education
- Special Topics
- Fear of Neuroscience: A Dialogue About Social Work Practice in the Addictions
- Index
- Reference Note Included
Biography
Richard T. Spence, Diana M. DiNitto, Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner
