Addiction

by Liam Nestor, David J. Nutt, David J. Nutt, et al.

Book Overview

Substance addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by a compulsion to take a substance despite potential consequences.

Addiction, second edition offers a clear and succinct overview of the brain science underpinning substance addiction. Focusing on the nature of addiction as a brain disorder, this resource discusses a range of different behavioural traits such as impulsivity and reward dependence, and looks at the critical role...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198797745
• ISBN13: 9780198797746
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.4"