Addiction Controversies (EPUB)

Addiction Controversies (EPUB)

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This book challenges the common approach to characterizing drug use by looking at both similarities and differences between substances. It explores the history of medical attitudes towards drug use and the current debate over drug decriminalization. The book also examines the biological and sociological mechanisms of drug addiction and relapse. It is recommended for clinicians, researchers, and students in the field of substance use. The ebook has 400 pages and was published by CRC Press in 1992. ISBN-10: 3718652331, ISBN-13: 978-3718652334.

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Addiction Controversies (EPUB)

By Paul J. Evans
Drug use has been historically characterized by heroin and cocaine, which has led to an approach where research has focused on identifying commonalities between any substance and these drugs. However, Addiction Controversies is different. It explores the dissimilarities as well as the problems of the commonalities approach. The book starts by tracing the development of modern medical attitudes towards drug use and discussing the current controversy surrounding its decriminalization. Next, the book examines the extent to which drugs have common biological and sociological mechanisms of action, and contrasts these explanations. Finally, the book considers the similarities and differences in our desires for different substances and the biological and social explanations for relapse. With a comparative approach taken by the contributors, researchers, clinicians, and students in all areas of substance use will be challenged by these ideas and perspectives.

Product Details

  • Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (January 28, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • Ebook Digital: 400 pages
  • ISBN-10: 3718652331
  • ISBN-13: 978-3718652334

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