Details

Subject(s)

• Substance abuse—Encyclopedias [Browse]
• Compulsive behavior—Encyclopedias [Browse]

Series

Gale eBooks

Summary note

This two volume set contains frank and factual information about symptoms, causes, effects, prevention, and treatment of substance abuseÑalcohol, nicotine, and drugsÑand of behavioral addictions such as eating disorders, pathological gambling, and compulsive sexual activity. Including the most up-to-date research, the addiction entries are based largely on criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.Tracing the history of the debate over whether addiction is a choice or a disease, the volumes explain how genetic and

Notes

Description based on print version record.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Language note

English

Contents

The Encyclopedia; Contents; List of Entries; Guide to Related Topics; Preface; Acknowledgments; Appendices; Bibliography; Index

ISBN

• 9798400606830
• 9786612420528
• 9781282420526
• 1282420526
• 9781780340616
• 1780340613
• 9780313347382
• 0313347387

LCCN

2008034529

OCLC

• 428981306
• 777913772

Doi

10.5040/9798400606830

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