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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... smoked cigarettes for 4 weeks but still experiences strong urges to smoke does not smoke every day but has tried to stop smoking completely and failed several times drinks alcohol in the mornings to relieve feelings of anxiety has his ...
... stop smoking but has not decided definitely (and without being asked) whether it will be in 3 weeks, 3 months or 9 months, he or she contradicts one of the fundamental tenets of the theory. If one smoker can be found who was not ...
... stop smoking (Norman et al. 1999). The fact that it fails to consider other important motives, or that in its specific formulation it makes claims about how people combine their motives that are clearly untrue, is less important than ...
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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 |