Neurobiology of Addictions: Implications for Clinical Practice

ISBN-13: 9780789016669 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 134 str.

Joanne M. Mattern; Richard T. Spence

Opis

Five articles report new findings on the biological causes and mechanisms of drug dependence. Topics include the impact of drugs and alcohol on the brain during each stage of life, and the effectiveness of combining pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions for treating alcohol problems. Published simultaneously as Journal of Social Work Pract

Spis treści

• Preface
• Introduction
• Articles
• Neurobiological Causes of Addiction
• What Neurobiology Has to Say About Why People Abuse Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Impact of Drugs and Alcohol on the Brain Through the Life Cycle: Knowledge for Social Workers
• Integrating Pharmacotherapy and Psychosocial Interventions in the Treatment of Individuals with Alcohol Problems
• Neuroscience in Social Work Practice and Education
• Special Topics
• Fear of Neuroscience: A Dialogue About Social Work Practice in the Addictions
• Index
• Reference Note Included

O autorze

Richard T. Spence, Diana M. DiNitto, Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner