Written in scientific prose that can also be understood by the layperson, this comprehensive volume is a must-read for those working in the addiction field and anyone interested in learning more about
FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BREATHLESS TRILOGY MAYA BANKS He awakened a need within her. Cole is successful beyond his dreams. He can have any woman he wants, but there’s only one h
When inspiring journalist Heiress Montgomery falls for actor King Stevens, who turns her world upside down, she discovers that life in the spotlight comes with a high price as she struggles with addic
He awakened a need within her. But now she belongs to another... Cole is successful beyond his dreams. He can have any woman he wants, but there's only one he can't stop thinking about: his childhoo
The spectrum of addiction disorders presents practitioners with numerous challenges—among them the widening gap between a growing evidence base and the translation of this knowledge into treatment out
This study, by two leading scholarsin the field, draws on feminist theory and science and technology studiesto uncover a basic injustice for the human rights of drug-using women: most women who need d
Perioperative Addiction addresses an issue that every anesthesiologist will encounter many times during the course of his or her career: the patient who arrives for operative care under the influence
Working a 12step program helps keep many recovering addicts and alcoholics sober, but not necessarily happy. They are often left with unresolved feelings of fear, anger, and grief about their lives. A
Collects essays with varying points of view regarding teen addictions, examining topics including contributing genetic factors, the effects of marketing, student drug testing, and traditional anti-dru
Chances are, no church is immune to the drug demographics in America. Pointing out that addiction is a pervasive problem in North American society, Lynn Dann provides pastors and other pastoral caregi
A concise overview of this complex affliction for all those affected by addiction -- addicts, family members, and even employers Download Plain Text version At least one of every four people in Americ
As a text for continuing education or a reference for care givers, Rasmussen (psychiatric and mental health nursing, Rhode Island College) presents a brief global perspective of different types of add
Can certain foods hijack the brain in ways similar to drugs and alcohol, and is this effect sufficiently strong to contribute to major diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and hence
Recent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Addiction by Design takes reade
Featuring the works of several up-and-coming scholars, this volume offers a fresh perspective on our understanding of addiction and the expansion of its meaning. By challenging the conventional defini
This inspirational memoir shares one man's journey through addiction, recovery, and the eventual realization that God is his savior.Mitchell Green has been to hell and back. For more than thirty years
Chronic pain and substance abuse--both of which are complex problems in and of themselves--often go together, and they magnify each other. This collection of papers addresses the complexities head on,
"Narrative of his successful fight to stay in recovery and stop acting out sexually helps the reader understand the power of sex and love addiction and why addicts (clergy, politicians, teachers, etc.
Seeing a total solar eclipse is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, for many who have experienced totality, once-in-a-lifetime is simply not enough. They want more, and are wi
The question how alcohol alters mood states and why this may end up becoming an addiction is puzzling alcohol researchers since decades. In this volume, an assembly of highly distinguished experts and
Noting that sexual health is usually ignored in addiction counseling programs, James, a sexologist, researcher, consultant, and professor in addiction studies at Governors State U., explains how sexua
In this controversial new book, David Ley debunks the myth of sex addiction, showing how labeling it a disorder has wrested responsibility away from philandering men and excused their bad behavior as
From the Foreword: 'Addiction is a disorder in self-regulation. Individuals who become dependent on addictive substances cannot regulate their emotions, self-care, self-esteem, and relationships. In t
Drug addiction remains one of the most important public health problems in western societiesand is a rising concern for developing nations. Over the past 3 decades, experimental research on theneurobi
This volume highlights current state-of-the-art approaches and important findings on the behavioral neurobiology of drug addiction by prominent neuroscientists. Preclinical chapters span synaptic neur
This companion workbook to, Recovery from Sexual Addiction: a Man's Guide, helps men learn how to achieve a high level commitment to change their behavior and thinking. The exercises are structured fo
Recovery from Sexual Addiction: A Man's Guide and a companion workbook, help men learn how to achieve a high level commitment to change their behavior and thinking. Men are introduced to insights on h
