Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-275) and index.
Contents
Ch. 1. Terminology and characterization of "addiction" -- ch. 2. Basics of brain science -- ch. 3. Anatomy and neurobiology of chemical dependence -- ch. 4. The genetics of chemical dependence -- ch. 5. Stimulants and depressants -- ch. 6. Alcohol -- ch. 7. Other drugs -- ch. 8. Dependence disease treatment -- ch. 9. The power and limitations of addiction research -- ch. 10. Evidence-based research for the future -- Appendix A. Alcohol concepts affecting neurobiology and treatment -- Appendix B. Drug concepts affecting neurobiology and treatment.
