Drugs and the future : brain science, addiction and society /

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This book presents 13 reviews collected to present the new advances in all areas of addiction research, including knowledge gained from mapping the human genome, the improved understanding of brain pathways and functions that are stimulated by addictive drugs, experimental and clinical psychology ap...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Nutt, David J., 1951-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington, MA : Academic Press, 2006.
Temas:
Drugs > Social aspects.
Drugs > Moral and ethical aspects.
Drug abuse.
Drug utilization > Moral and ethical aspects.
Drug abuse > Government policy.
Drug addicts > Psychology.
Drug addicts > Rehabilitation.
Compulsive behavior.
Brain > drug effects
Psychotropic Drugs > pharmacology
Psychotropic Drugs > therapeutic use
Behavior, Addictive
Substance-Related Disorders
M�edicaments > Aspect social.
M�edicaments > Aspect moral.
Toxicomanie.
M�edicaments > Usage > Aspect moral.
Toxicomanie > Politique gouvernementale.
Toxicomanes > Psychologie.
Toxicomanes > R�eadaptation.
Comportement compulsif.
addiction.
Compulsive behavior
Drug abuse
Drug abuse > Government policy
Drug addicts > Psychology
Drug addicts > Rehabilitation
Drugs > Social aspects
United Kingdom
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book presents 13 reviews collected to present the new advances in all areas of addiction research, including knowledge gained from mapping the human genome, the improved understanding of brain pathways and functions that are stimulated by addictive drugs, experimental and clinical psychology approaches to addiction and treatment, as well as both ethical considerations and social policy. The book also includes chapters on the history of addictive substances and some personal narratives of addiction. Introduced by Sir David King, Science Advisory to the UK Government and head of the Office of Science and Technology, and Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse in the USA, the book uniquely covers the full range of disciplines which can provide insight into the future of addiction, from genetics to the humanities. Written for a scientific audience, it is also applicable to non-specialists as well. * Provides an unique overview of what we know about addiction, and how scientific knowledge can and should be applied in the societal, ethical, and political context * Applies the state-of-the-art research in fields such as Genomics, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Social Policy and Ethics to addiction research * Includes a preface by Sir David King, Science Advisory to the UK Government and head of the Office of Science and Technology, and in introduction by Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse in the USA.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 598 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical reference and indexes.
ISBN:9780123706249
0123706246

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