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This textbook surveys the current knowledge on substance use disorders (SUD), summarizing scientific evidence from numerous fields. It uses a biopsychosocial framework to integrate the many factors that contribute to addictions, from genetic predispositions, neurological responses caused by drugs, co-occurring psychiatric disorders, personality traits, and developmental conditions to cultural influences. Real-life vignettes and first-person accounts build understanding of the lived experience of addiction. The currently accepted practices for diagnosis and treatment are presented, including the role of 12-step programmes and other mutual-assistance groups. The text also investigates the research methods that form the foundation of evidence-based knowledge. The main body text is augmented by study guideposts such as learning objectives, review exercises, highlighted key terms, and chapter summaries, which enable more efficient comprehension and retention of the book's material.

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'This text presents a concise and comprehensive view of the biological and psychological contributors to the susceptibility, initiation, and maintenance of substance use disorders. The clearly defined learning objectives and review exercises, in every chapter, make this book a great teaching tool for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses focused on drug use.' Jermaine Jones, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurobiology in Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center 'This is an accessible and well-informed text. It describes the biopsychosocial model and outlines the difficulties of research, problematic drug use, and treatment. The textbook presents informed discussions of both sides of every argument for all the key issues in substance use disorders. Readers will finish the book with genuine expertise.' Mitch Earleywine, Professor of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York 'This important, comprehensive book provides a modern and holistic view of ongoing public health challenges regarding substance use disorders. Biological, psychological, psychosocial, and structural factors shape substance use disorders. If we want to initiate change, we must address these domains.' Perry N. Halkitis, Dean and Professor of Biostatistics and Urban-Global Public Health, Rutgers School of Public Health 'Perry Duncan supplies a well-structured and comprehensive introduction to substance use disorder that provides a valuable grounding for students in the field. It contains vignettes that help illustrate each topic, and questions for students to answer that help structure their thinking.' Robert West, Professor of Health Psychology, University College London

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Perry M. Duncan is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Psychology at Old Dominion University, USA. There, he has taught courses in behavioral neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and substance use disorders to undergraduate and graduate students for forty years.

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