The biology of desire why addiction is not a disease

"Neuroscientist Lewis (Memoirs of an Addicted Brain) presents a strong argument against the disease model of addiction, which is currently predominant in medicine and popular culture alike, and bolsters it with informative and engaging narratives of addicts' lives ... Even when presenting...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Lewis, Marc D., autor (autor)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : BBS/Public Affairs 2016
Edición:Paperback first published in 2026
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Defining addiction : a battleground of opinions
  • A brain designed for addiction
  • When craving comes to power : Natalie's story
  • The tunnel of attention : Brian's romance with meth
  • Donna's secret identity
  • Johnny needs a drink
  • Nothing for Alice : the double-edged sword of self-control
  • Biology, biography, and addiction
  • Developing beyond addiction