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The psychology of addiction  Cover Image Book Book

The psychology of addiction / Jenny Svanberg

Svanberg, Jenny. (Author).

Summary:

This book 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. It 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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781138207288
  • ISBN: 1138207284
  • ISBN: 9781138207271
  • ISBN: 1138207276
  • Physical Description: x, 128 p. ; 20 cm
  • Publisher: London ; Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-128)
Subject: Behavior, Addictive > psychology
Substance-Related Disorders > psychology
Drug Users > psychology
Alcoholics > psychology
Compulsive behavior
Substance abuse > Physiological aspects

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Selkirk College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Castlegar Campus Library WM 176 S93 2018 (Text)
Copy: c. 1
B001624750 General Volume hold Available -


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