The Psychology of Addiction Paperback / softback
by Jenny (Stirling Community Hospital, UK) Svanberg
Part of the The Psychology of Everything series
Paperback / softback
Description
When does a harmless habit become an addition? Why do only some of us get addicted? What can make recovery possible? The Psychology of Addiction is a fascinating introduction to the psychological issues surrounding addiction and the impact they have on social policy, recovery and an addict’s everyday life.
The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads to addiction and the importance of social networks to recovery.
It also looks at how people can become addicted to activities like gambling, gaming and sex.
In a society that still stigmatises addiction The Psychology of Addiction emphasises the importance of compassion, and provides a sensitive insight to anyone with experience of addiction.
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:138 pages, 1 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:15/03/2018
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- ISBN:9781138207288
Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:138 pages, 1 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:15/03/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138207288
