Author:
Kuhar, Michael J.
Edition Statement:1st ed.
Imprint:Upper Saddle River, N.J. : FT Press, 2012.
Descriptionxiii, 222 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:What's in this book, and why should I read it? -- Hardwired: what animals tell us about the human desire for drugs -- Feeling good: the brain's own reward system -- The ABCs of drug action in the brain -- The dark side develops! -- Why are drugs so powerful? -- The brain is changed, for a long time! -- Could I become an addict? -- Stress, social status, and drugs -- Gambling, sex, and food -- What else do drugs do to me? -- Women and adolescents -- Treatment: how do I get better? -- What does the future hold?
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references.
