Theory of AddictionThe word ‘addiction’ these days is used to refer to a chronic condition where there is an When you look at the evidence, you see that all these positions capture important aspects of The first edition was well received: ‘Throughout the book the reader is exposed to a vast number of useful observations...The ‘The book provides a comprehensive review of existing theories - over 30 in all - and this the field, a more developed specification of PRIME theory and analysis of the expanding evidence base. With this important new information, Theory of Addiction will continue to be essential reading for all those working in addiction, from student to experienced practitioner – as urged above, Read and learn! |
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... engage in a particular behaviour. This can be driven by many different factors – physiological, psychological, environmental and social. If we say that it is all about X, we miss V, W, Y and Z. So, some people think addicts are using ...
... engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The contents of this work are intended to further general scientific ...
... engage in a rewarding behaviour, acquired as a result of engaging in that behaviour, that has significant potential for unintended harm. It is not all-or-none, but a matter of degree. Its severity can be assessed, amongst other things ...
... engage in the behaviour. Treatment of the underlying pathologies involves pharmacological and psychological interventions to treat, or permanently normalise, the disorders of the motivational system. r The book proposes an approach to ...
... engage in the activity concerned or else it takes on a priority in his or her life that seems excessive. In many cases, but not always, the addicted individual expresses an apparently sincere desire not to engage in the activity but ...
Contents
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addiction as choice | 41 |
3 The Selfmedication Model of addiction | 50 |
Irrational illinformed choice and unstable preferences | 60 |
Addiction as the exercise of choice based on desires | 87 |
Contents | 95 |
Addiction habit and instrumental learning | 114 |
Addiction in populations and comprehensive theories | 136 |
Development of a comprehensive theory | 152 |
A synthetic theory of motivation | 192 |
A theory of addiction | 229 |
Index | 257 |