Addiction a biopsychosocial perspective

• Main Authors: Chandler, Chris 1966 (Author), Andrews, Anita (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, California SAGE 2019
• Subjects: Substance-Related Disorders > psychology; Behavior, Addictive > psychology; Sociological Factors; Evidence-Based Practice
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• Physical Description: 269 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781849208017; 1849208018

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