Alcohol Addiction
Koob, George F.
Arends, Michael A.
McCracken, Mandy
Le Moal, Michel
Alcohol Addiction, Volume Three in the Neurobiology of Addiction series, provides a current survey and synthesis of the most important findings in our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of addiction. Sections differentiate alcohol use, alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction, providing a clear path on how alcohol abuse can develop into an addiction. This volume includes thorough descriptions of the physiological and behavioral effects of alcohol abuse and addiction. In addition, the book clearly defines the neurobiological effects of alcohol into three distinct steps: Binge/Intoxication Stage, Withdrawal/Negative Affect Stage, and last the Preoccupation/Anticipation Stage. Highlights recent advances in our understanding of alcohol addictionIncludes information regarding molecular, cellular, neurocircuitry and behavioral levels of alcohol addiction Clearly outlines alcohol abuse vs. alcohol addictionDefines the neurobiological effects of alcohol addiction in three clear stages INDICE: 1. Definitions 2. History of alcohol use, abuse, and addiction 3. Behavioral effects of alcohol 4. Pharmacokinetics 5. Abuse and addiction potential 6. Behavioral mechanism of action 7. Neurobiological effects 8. Summary
- ISBN: 978-0-12-816793-9
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés