Substance Use Disorders A Biopsychosocial Perspective
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This textbook surveys the current knowledge on substance use disorders (SUD), summarizing scientific evidence from numerous fields. It uses a biopsychosocial framework to integrate the many factors that contribute to addictions, from genetic predispositions, neurological responses caused by drugs, co-occurring psychiatric disorders, personality traits, and developmental conditions to cultural influences. Real-life vignettes and first-person accounts build understanding of the lived experience of addiction. The currently accepted practices for diagnosis and treatment are presented, including the role of 12-step programmes and…
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Key features
- Lays out the history and current status of disease theory, including its benefits, supporting evidence, and limitations
- Looks into the nature and role of mutual-assistance groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, in promoting recovery from addiction
- Includes real-life examples that illustrate the essential features of substance use disorders
- Describes addiction as a behavioural disorder with disease-like characteristics and biopsychosocial origins
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139025515
- Subjects Health and Clinical Psychology,Health and Medicine,Psychiatry,Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology,Psychology
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 26 November 2020
- ISBN: 9780521877770
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 1.55kg
- Contains: 83 b/w illus. 14 tables
- Page extent: 846 pages
- Availability: Temporarily unavailable - no date available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 26 November 2020
- ISBN: 9781108819091
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 1.41kg
- Contains: 83 b/w illus. 14 tables
- Page extent: 846 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 18 September 2020
- ISBN: 9781139025515
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