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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... heroin addict suffering stomach cramps, runny nose and shivering or the alcoholic with hands shaking uncontrollably. In some ways, this definition is attractive because it points to a physiological problem with a known or at least ...
... heroin addiction' not 'heroin dependence' but 'alcohol dependence' not 'alcohol addiction'. With benzodiazepines we tend towards 'dependence' rather than 'addiction'. With nicotine and stimulants we feel about equally comfortable with ...
... heroin, marijuana, nicotine—the tobacco industry argues that nicotine's addictive properties are unproven, amphetamines. (2) A disorder involving use of opioids wherein there is a loss of control, compulsive use, and continued use ...
... heroin and obtaining the money to buy heroin has not drunk alcohol for 3 months but who still gets strong cravings for it spends hours each day gambling online and stealing to cover the costs An individual is not addicted who... feels a ...
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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 |