Men, Women, and Their Addictions: A Biological Approach

Men, Women, and Their Addictions: A Biological Approach
ISBN-10
1494728656
ISBN-13
9781494728656
Category
Science
Pages
334
Language
English
Published
2013-12
Publisher
CreateSpace
Author
Stan Eisen

Description

Men and women differ in their motivation to and progression of addictive behaviors. This book is a review of the biological issues associated with addiction: neuroanatomy, genetics, and short-term and long term effects of alcoholism, drug abuse, and several behavioral compulsions, including gambling, compulsive exercise, and cybersex. Modalities of recovery and prevention are also covered.

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