Drugs, addiction, and the brain

__Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain__ explores the molecular, cellular, and neurocircuitry systems in the brain that are responsible for drug addiction. Common neurobiological elements are emphasized that provide novel insights into how the brain mediates the acute rewarding effects of drugs of abuse and how it changes during the transition from initial drug use to compulsive drug use and addiction. The book provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of the disease. The information provided will be useful for neuroscientists in the field of addiction, drug abuse treatment providers, and undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in learning the diverse effects of drugs of abuse on the brain. * Full-color circuitry diagrams of brain regions implicated in each stage of the addiction cycle * Actual data figures from original sources illustrating key concepts and findings * Introduction to basic neuropharmacology terms and concepts * Introduction to numerous animal models used to study diverse aspects of drug use. * Thorough review of extant work on the neurobiology of addiction

Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain explores the molecular, cellular, and neurocircuitry systems in the brain that are responsible for drug addiction. Common neurobiological elements are emphasized that provide novel insights into how the brain mediates the acute rewarding effects of drugs of abuse and how it changes during the transition from initial drug use to compulsive drug use and addiction. The book provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of the disease. The information provided will be useful for neuroscientists in the field of addiction, drug abuse treatment providers, and undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in learning the diverse effects of drugs of abuse on the brain.

• Full-color circuitry diagrams of brain regions implicated in each stage of the addiction cycle
• Actual data figures from original sources illustrating key concepts and findings
• Introduction to basic neuropharmacology terms and concepts
• Introduction to numerous animal models used to study diverse aspects of drug use.
• Thorough review of extant work on the neurobiology of addiction

"Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain explores the molecular, cellular, and neurocircuitry systems in the brain that are responsible for drug addiction. Common neurobiological elements are emphasized that provide novel insights into how the brain mediates the acute rewarding effects of drugs of abuse, and how it changes during the transition from initial drug use to compulsive drug use and addiction. The book provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of the disease. The information provided will be useful to neuroscientists in the field of addiction, drug abuse treatment providers, and undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in learning the diverse effects of drugs of abuse on the brain." -- Back cover Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Preface, Pages vii-viii Chapter 1 - What is Addiction?, Pages 1-27 Chapter 2 - Introduction to the Neuropsychopharmacology of Drug Addiction, Pages 29-63 Chapter 3 - Animal Models of Addiction, Pages 65-91 Chapter 4 - Psychostimulants, Pages 93-132 Chapter 5 - Opioids, Pages 133-171 Chapter 6 - Alcohol, Pages 173-219 Chapter 7 - Nicotine, Pages 221-259 Chapter 8 - Cannabinoids, Pages 261-308 Chapter 9 - Medications for the Treatment of Addiction – A Neurobiological Perspective, Pages 309-333 Index, Pages 335-342