Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
Preface
How Science Has Revolutionized the Understanding of Drug Addiction For much of the past century,...
Introduction
Why study drug abuse and addiction? Abuse of and addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and illicit and...
Drug Abuse and Addiction
What is drug addiction? Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is chara...
Preventing Drug Abuse: The Best Strategy
Why is adolescence a critical time for preventing drug addiction? As noted previously, early use...
Drugs and the Brain
Introducing the Human Brain The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. This three-po...
Addiction and Health
What are the medical consequences of drug addiction? People who suffer from addiction often have...
Treatment and Recovery
Can addiction be treated successfully? YES. Addiction is a treatable disease. Research in the sc...
Advancing Addiction Science and Practical Solutions
Leading the Search for Scientific Solutions To address all aspects of drug abuse and its harmful...