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Neuroscience of Psychoactive Substance Use and Dependence

By World Health Organization

Book information

Publisher
World Health Organization
Year
2004
ISBN
9789241562355, 9241562358
LCC
RM315 .N4833 2004
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1881638 bytes)
Pages
286\286
Topic
Medicine Neurology
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Neuroscience of Psychoactive Substance Use and Dependence provides an authoritative summary of current knowledge of the biological basis of substance use behaviours, including their relationship with environmental factors. The report focuses on a wide range of psychoactive substances, including tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs. New developments in neuroscience research are discussed (e.g., mechanisms governing craving, tolerance, neuroadaptation, immunotherapies and the concept of dependence) as well the ethical implications of these developments. As the product of consultations with and contributions from many international experts and partners, the best available evidence is provided from the various schools of thought and areas of research in the field of neuroscience. Neuroscience of Psychoactive Substance Use and Dependence is targeted at individuals with more than a basic knowledge of neuroscience, including scientists from a number of disciplines. It is expected that this publication will be of interest to health care workers, clinicians, social workers, university students, science teachers and informed policy makers.

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