Addiction

Using a scientific and evidence based approach, this text addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction, with chapters focusing on psychological, biological and societal aspects.  

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Addiction: A biopsychosocial perspective provides students with an evidence-based approach to addiction whilst covering a broad range of topics, critical perspectives and influential theories in addiction. With chapters discussing key theories, psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction, this is a highly accessible and essential resource for students and researchers that:




Offers an evidence-based discussion of addiction
Addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction
Provides a critical account of the science and research in addiction
Includes chapter overviews and summaries, learning aims and case studies to help students in their study