Cocaine Abuse

Explores the pharmacology, treatment and relapse prevention techniques relating to cocaine abuse. This book discusses such topics as: incentive sensitisation and loss of top-down control in cocaine addiction; cocaine abuse and dependence in schizophrenia; and, prenatal cocaine exposure and the associated adverse effects on pregnancy.

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This book explores the pharmacology, treatment and relapse prevention techniques relating to cocaine abuse. Topics discussed include incentive sensitisation and loss of top-down control in cocaine addiction; cocaine abuse and dependence in schizophrenia; prenatal cocaine exposure and the associated adverse effects on pregnancy; and the clinical efficacy of medications with glutamatergic mechanisms of action for the treatment of cocaine addiction.