The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment

Abstract

Reviews the book, The science of addiction: From neurobiology to treatment by Carlton Erickson (see record [rid]2007-02854-000[/rid]). The author explores the role of neurobiology in substance addiction by describing what addiction is, what addiction is not, and how addiction is treated. This 290-page book describes the anatomical issues related to addiction and depicts some environmental cues that may influence substance addiction. The book engages the reader to have a broad understanding of substance use but also encourages an in-depth conceptualization of specific classes of drugs. This text provides a readable explanation of how substances affect human physiology. This text provides valuable information that is likely used by novice and expert professionals and people involved with recovery in an individual or relational manner. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)