The Psychology Of Addiction (Contemporary Psychology (Paperback))

Provides a comprehensive overview of psychological approaches to understanding addictions. Without denying the importance of biological Factors, Emphasis Is Placed More Upon Social, Psychological And Emotional factors as is necessary to a complete understanding of addiction. Book Cover; Title; Contents; Addiction: Misconduct and Disease; Psychological Approaches to Addiction; Initiation and Maintenance; Dependence; Change; Prevention; Postscript; References; Index

This text provides a comprehensive overview of psychological approaches to understanding addictions. Without denying the importance of biological Factors, Emphasis Is Placed More Upon Social, Psychological And Emotional factors as is necessary to a complete understanding of addiction. Within this framework, an addiction is not limited to substance-based behaviours such as drinking alcohol, smoking or drug use. Although these important areas are covered, a wider perspective is taken to include behavioural addictions such as gambling, violence and joy riding. Finally, prevention approaches are discussed with reference to the public health model which encompasses issues relating to the agent, the host and the environment. A list of resources and references is provided for those wishing to obtain further information.; Written in a jargon-free style, "The Psychology of Addiction" is aimed at students at the beginning of their courses. It should also be a valuable resource for professionals: nurses, social workers, police and probation officers and medical students, who often encounter the problems described in the book.

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Provides an overview of psychological approaches to understanding addictions, describing the four stages in the development of an addiction and major treatment techniques such as self-control training, skills training and relapse prevention, with emphasis on the concepts of denial and motivation to change. Discusses both substance and behavior addictions. For beginning students, and for professionals who often encounter addiction problems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This Series Of Books On Contemporary Psychological Issues Is Aimed Primarily At Students Beginning Their Undergraduate Degree. All Of These Volumes Are Introductory In The Sense That They Assume No, Or Very Little, Previous Acquaintance With The Subject, While Aiming To Take The Reader Through To The End Of His Or Her First Course On The Topic They Cover. For This Reason The Series Will Also Appeal To Those Who Encounter Psychology In The Course Of Their Professional Work: Nurses, Social Workers, Police And Probation Officers, Speech Therapists And Medical Students. Written In A Clear And Jargon-free Style, Each Book Generally Includes A Full (and In Some Cases Annotated) Bibliography And Points The Way Explicitly To Further Reading On The Subject Covered. Ch. 1. Addiction: Misconduct And Disease -- Ch. 2. Psychological Approaches To Addiction -- Ch. 3. Initiation And Maintenance -- Ch. 4. Dependence -- Ch. 5. Change -- Ch. 6. Prevention -- Ch. 7. Postscript. Mary Mcmurran. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 161-175) And Index.