Behavioral and Biochemical Issues in Substance Abuse - Couverture rigide

Clouet, Doris; George, Frank R; Stimmel, Barry

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1560240881 ISBN 13 : 9781560240884

Editeur : Routledge, 1991

Synopsis

This excellent book is a concise yet thorough examination of the important and emerging field of the study of biological risk factors in drug abuse. Historically, drug abuse research has concentrated on the contributions of environmental and behavioral factors as the major influences on addiction. The revelatory studies in this volume examine the genetic contributions to drug taking behavior through the use of animal models, cellular experiments and human clinical studies. Behavioral and Biochemical Issues in Substance Abuse provides for the first time in one volume, up-to-date, easily digested reviews of topics concerning biological and genetic factors in drug abuse. Medical researchers in all areas of alcoholism and drug abuse, researchers in pharmacology, psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience, and clinicians interested in biological approaches to alcoholism and drug abuse problems will benefit greatly from this valuable resource. Authoritative contributors clearly demonstrate the capability of genetic factors to modulate the reinforcing or rewarding effects of drugs, thereby altering their addictive potential. In addition to gaining comprehension of the biological factors affecting addiction, a greater understanding of genetics related to drug abuse will enable future research to control biological factors, leading to more accurate studies of behavioral and environmental influences on drug and alcohol abuse.

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À propos de l'auteur

Clouet, Doris; George, Frank R; Stimmel, Barry

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1560240881
• ISBN 13: 9781560240884
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 260
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible