1st Edition

The Psychology Of Addiction

By Mary McMurran Copyright 1994
196 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

This text provides a comprehensive overview of psychological approaches to understanding addictions. Without denying the importance of biological Factors, Emphasis Is Placed More Upon Social, Psychological And Emotional factors as is necessary to a complete understanding of addiction. Within this framework, an addiction is not limited to substance-based behaviours such as drinking alcohol, smoking... Read more
Addiction - Misconduct and Disease; Psychological Approaches to Addiction; Initiation and Maintenance; Dependence; Change; Prevention; Postscript.

Biography

Mary McMurran