Theory of Addiction 2e - (Addiction Press) 2nd Edition by Robert West & Jamie Brown (Paperback)
Similar Products
Products of same category from the store
All
Product info
<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>The word 'addiction' these days is used to refer to a chronic condition where there is an<br /> unhealthily powerful motivation to engage in a particular behaviour. This can be driven by<br /> many different factors - physiological, psychological, environmental and social. If we say that it<br /> is all about X, we miss V, W, Y and Z. So, some people think addicts are using drugs to escape<br /> from unhappy lives, feelings of anxiety and so on; many are. Some people think drugs become<br /> addictive because they alter the brain chemistry to create powerful urges; that is often true.<br /> Others think that drug taking is about seeking after pleasure; often it is. Some take the view that<br /> addiction is a choice - addicts weigh up the pros and cons of doing what they do and decide<br /> the former outweigh the latter. Yet others believe that addicts suffer from poor impulse control;<br /> that is often true... And so it goes on.</p> <p>When you look at the evidence, you see that all these positions capture important aspects of<br /> the problem - but they are not complete explanations. Neuroscience can help us delve more<br /> deeply into some of these explanations, while the behavioural and social sciences are better at<br /> exploring others. We need a model that puts all this together in a way that can help us decide<br /> what to do in different cases. Should we prescribe a drug, give the person some 'tender loving<br /> care', put them in prison or what? <i>Theory of Addiction</i> provides this synthesis.</p> <p>The first edition was well received: </p> <p>'Throughout the book the reader is exposed to a vast number of useful observations...The<br /> theoretical aims are timely, refreshing, ambitious and above all challenging. It opens up a new<br /> way of looking at addiction and has the potential to move the field of addiction a considerable<br /> leap forward. Thus we wholeheartedly would like to recommend the book for students as well<br /> as scholars. Read and learn!' <i>Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs</i></p> <p>'The book provides a comprehensive review of existing theories - over 30 in all - and this<br /> synthesis of theories constitutes an important contribution in and of itself... West is to be<br /> commended for his synthesis of addiction theories that span neurobiology, psychology and<br /> social science and for his insights into what remains unexplained.' <i>Addiction</i></p> This new edition of <i>Theory of Addiction</i> builds on the first, including additional theories in<br /> the field, a more developed specification of PRIME theory and analysis of the expanding<br /> evidence base.<br /> With this important new information, Theory of Addiction will continue to be essential reading<br /> for all those working in addiction, from student to experienced practitioner - as urged above, <br /> Read and learn!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"I enjoyed reading this book and strongly recommend that it be read by all professionals working in the field of addiction." (<i>Journal of Clinical Psychiatry</i>, 1 February 2015)</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Robert West</strong> is Director of Tobacco Studies at the Cancer Research UK Health Behaviour Unit at University College London. He has been researching tobacco and nicotine dependence since 1982 and has published more than 250 scientific works. His research involves surveys of smoking patterns, clinical trials of aids to smoking cessation and laboratory studies of nicotine withdrawal symptoms. He is co-author of the English National Smoking Cessation Guidelines that provided the blueprint for the English Stop Smoking Services and is also Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Addiction.
Price History
Cheapest price in the interval: 58.25 on October 27, 2021
Most expensive price in the interval: 58.25 on November 8, 2021
Price Archive shows prices from various stores, lets you see history and find the cheapest. There is no actual sale on the website. For all support, inquiry and suggestion messagescommunication@pricearchive.us