Neuroscience of psychoactive substance use and dependence -

World Health Organization

World Health Organization

2004

264 páginas

8h 48m

ISBN-10: 9241562358

The Neuroscience of psychoactive substance use and dependence provides an authoritative summary of current knowledge of the biological basis of substance use and dependence, and discusses the relationship of these behaviours with environmental factors.
The book focuses on specific brain mechanisms governing craving, tolerance, withdrawal, and dependence on a wide range of psychoactive substances, including tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs. The ethical implications of new developments for prevention
and treatment are also discussed, and the public health implications of this knowledge are translated into recommendations for policy and programmes at national and international levels. Relying on contributions from many international experts, the best available evidence is presented from the various schools of thought and areas of research in this rapidly growing field.