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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... interventions Recommendations and predictions regarding addiction interventions Testing the theory First results Conclusions References 229 229 230 233 241 244 244 250 251 252 253 Index 257 PREFACE The first edition of Theory of ...
... interventions help some addicts. It needed to explain why population-level interventions such as price increases and reductions in availability can influence the prevalence of addiction and why some medicines can help addicts recover ...
... and examine how far the theory adds value when designing interventions. Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF ADDICTION This JWST339-fm Trim: 244mm×170mm JWST339-West July 24, 2013 19:35 Printer: Vivar M'sia.
... interventions to treat, or permanently normalise, the disorders of the motivational system. r The book proposes an approach to the development of population-level interventions to prevent or control addictive behaviour that takes ...
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 |