THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTION
The Psychology of Addiction is a fascinating introduction to the psychological issues surrounding addiction and the impact they have on social policy, recovery and an addict's everyday life. The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2018
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| Series: | Psychology of everything
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Add Tag | Summary: | The Psychology of Addiction is a fascinating introduction to the psychological issues surrounding addiction and the impact they have on social policy, recovery and an addict's everyday life. The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads to addiction and the importance of social networks to recovery. It also looks at how people can become addicted to activities like gambling, gaming and sex. In a society that still stigmatises addiction The Psychology of Addiction emphasises the importance of compassion, and provides a sensitive insight to anyone with experience of addiction. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 128 pages 20 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-128) |
| ISBN: | 9781138207271 9781138207288 |
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