Neurobiology of Addiction

In clear and accessible language, the author renders the complex neuroscience of dependence in a refreshing approach to facilitate understanding and use in treatment and recovery. This guide brings the hidden world of neurotransmitters, axons, receptors, vesicles, synapses, and neuroscience to light as an educational tool for clinicians to use with their clients.

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Finding the time and funds to attend conferences or to earn continuing education hours isn't always possible. ""The Hazelden Clinical Innovators Series"" makes it easier for you. ""The Neurobiology of Addiction"" is one of two new titles coming in 2009. Carlton Erickson is one of the nation's leading researchers on the interplay of neurobiology and chemical dependency. In this DVD program, his clear, approachable language helps foster understanding of the physical basis of addiction. ""The Neurobiology of Addiction"" includes a video workshop on DVD, a clinician's manual and a test that allows you to earn continuing education contact hours (PENDING). Hazelden is a NAADAC-approved provider (program number 000381) and a CAADAC-approved provider (program number OS-04-651-1008). Other topics in the ""Clinical Innovators Series"" include: Treating Co-occurring Disorders by Robert E. Drake, Ph.D; Brief Intervention by Ken Winters Ph.D; Methamphetamine: New Knowledge, New Treatments by Richard A. Rawson, Ph.D; Stages of Change and Addiction by Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D; Older Adults and Addiction by Federic Blow, Ph.D, & David Oslin, M.D; Applying ASAM Criteria by David Mee-Lee, M.D. & Kathyleen Tomlin Women and Addiction by Stephanie S. Covington, PH.D; and, Adolescent Drug Abuse by Howard A Liddle, ED.D.