Theory of AddictionAn understanding of addiction theory is vital to understanding addiction itself. Theory of Addiction takes theory development from a simple ‘rational addiction model’, adding elements such as compulsion, self-control and habit, to explain the ‘big observations’ in the field. As well as explaining and evaluating the arguments of each of the prevailing schools of thought, the book develops a new, synthetic theory of addiction that brings together the diverse elements of current models. Designed to enable students, practitioners and researchers to establish a starting point in the labyrinthine world of addiction theory, Theory of Addiction supports abstract thinking with concrete and realistic scenarios, underlining the centrality of theoretical understanding to working with addiction.
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Contents
DEFINITION THEORY AND OBSERVATION | |
BEGINNING THE JOURNEY ADDICTION | |
CHOICE IS NOT ENOUGH THE CONCEPTS | |
ADDICTION HABIT AND INSTRUMENTAL | |
ADDICTION IN POPULATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE THEORIES | |
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE | |
A SYNTHETIC THEORY OF MOTIVATION | |
ATHEORY OF ADDICTION | |
Recommendations and predictions regarding addiction | |
References | |
Index | |
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