Biological research on addiction

Biological Research on Addiction examines the neurobiological mechanisms of drug use and drug addiction, describing how the brain responds to addictive substances as well as how it is affected by drugs of abuse. The book's four main sections examine behavioral and molecular biology; neuroscienc...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Miller, Peter M. (Peter Michael), 1942- editor (editor)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Diego : Academic Press 2013.
San Diego, CA : 2013.
Colección:Comprehensive addictive behaviors and disorders ; v. 2
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Sumario:Biological Research on Addiction examines the neurobiological mechanisms of drug use and drug addiction, describing how the brain responds to addictive substances as well as how it is affected by drugs of abuse. The book's four main sections examine behavioral and molecular biology; neuroscience; genetics; and neuroimaging and neuropharmacology as they relate to the addictive process. This volume is especially effective in presenting current knowledge on the key neurobiological and genetic elements in an individual's susceptibility to drug dependence, as well as the processes
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 743 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780123983602
9781299137332