Psychology Of Addiction

Description

When does a harmless habit become an addition? Why do only some of us get addicted? What can make recovery possible?

The Psychology of Addiction

is a fascinating introduction to the psychological issues surrounding addiction and the impact they have on social policy, recovery and an addict's everyday life. The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads to addiction and the importance of social networks to recovery. It also looks at how people can become addicted to activities like gambling, gaming and sex.

In a society that still stigmatises addiction The Psychology of Addiction emphasises the importance of compassion, and provides a sensitive insight to anyone with experience of addiction.

Author description

Jenny Svanbergã is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She worked in NHS specialist addiction services in both Central and Western Scotland for nine years, and her writing is informed by her clinical experience

Table of contents

Introduction Chapter 1: What is addiction? Chapter 2: It's not about the drugs: Why drug use doesn't always lead to addiction Chapter 3: Is addiction a choice? Chapter 4: You can teach an old dog new tricks: brain plasticity and addiction recovery Chapter 5: Safety in numbers: nourishing the hungry ghosts Chapter 6: Make love not war: if drug policy understood the science of compassion