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Nauka o uzależnieniach. Od neurobiologii do skutecznych metod leczenia
The Science of Addiction: From neurobiology to effective treatment methods

Author(s): Carlton K. Erickson
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: addiction; chemical addiction; substance misuse disorders; brain changes; neurobiology; depressants; stimulants; addiction therapy; pharmacy; pharmacology; therapeutics; toxicology
Summary/Abstract: The author presents the biological determinants of the development of addictions. He discusses changes in the brain of addicted people and defines the causes of addiction from the perspective of neurobiology. The author indicates methods of treatment for addicted people and factors that determine the effectiveness of different methods of treatment of addictions. The book includes figures and diagrams that illustrate the described processes.

  • E-ISBN-13: 978-83-235-2719-0
  • Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-235-0662-1
  • Page Count: 300
  • Publication Year: 2010
  • Language: Polish