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Author:   Harvey B. Milkman ,  Stanley George Sunderwirth
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.850kg
ISBN:  

9781412956734

ISBN 10:   1412956730
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   01 September 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"Prologue Preface PART I: THE UNIVERSAL DESIRE TO FEEL GOOD Introduction Addiction Syndrome Disorders Extent of the Problem Positive Psychology and Natural Highs Ch 1. Addiction to Experience The Broad Scope of Addiction Behavioral Addictions The Addictive Personality Who Is Most at Risk? Acquisition and Maintenance of Reward-Dependent Behavior Drugs and Activities of Choice Beacons of Compulsion Behavioral Excess and the Brain Mismanaging the Brain Society and the Deviant Career Chapter Summary Ch 2. Pleasure and the Brain Neurochemistry 101 The Joy of Dopamine and the Reward Cascade Genes and Drug Abuse - Choose Your Parents Carefully Drugs to Fight Drugs Chapter Summary PART II: FINDING RELIEF AND LETTING GO Overview: Seeking Safety and Comfort The Chemistry of Calm Ch 3. Hey, What′s in This Stuff, Anyway? Introduction Inheriting Alcoholism The Addictive Quality of Alcohol Neurotransmitter Regulation and Dysfunction Harmful Effects on the Mind, Body, and Brain Sobriety and the Brain: What if I Quit? Coping With Cravings and Urges Redeeming Alcohol: The Benefits of Booze Hold the Press, What About Cancer? To Quit or Not to Quit? Chapter Summary Ch 4. The Great Psychiatric Tavern Who Shows Up and What Do They Do? Surrogate Family Atmosphere The ""Regulars"" Chapter Summary Ch 5. Self-Medication Introduction Nicotine: The World′s Antidepressant Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among Women Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Self-Medication Patients in the Street Prescription Drug Abuse Inhalants: How Stupid Can You Get? Chapter Summary Ch 6. Eating for a Change Introduction Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Eating and the Brain Why Chocolate? Obesity Around the Globe Obesity in America Overeating and Psychoanalysis Biology Versus Psychology Chapter Summary PART III: THE THRILL OF EXCITEMENT AND RISK Overview: What a Rush! Ch 7. Stress Hormone Highs Introduction Wake Me Up! Caffeine Buzz Stress Intoxication Addiction: The Curse of Ecstasy The Up and Down Game Problem and Pathological Gambling Shop ′Till You Drop Autoerotic Fatalities Am I a Speed Demon? Chapter Summary Ch 8. Rock Around the Clock: Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and the Club Scene Introduction Methamphetamine - A Dopamine Blast Methamphetamine and the Brain Cocaine: Gift of the Gods Cocaine and the Brain Compulsion to Use The Club Scene Club Drugs Chapter Summary PART IV: MENTAL EXCURSIONS Overview: Imagination - The Quintessential Human Trait Electronic Media Everywhere The Child′s Use of Fantasy Religion and Myth Science and Religion Personal Fantasy Overview Summary Ch 9. Virtual Reality and Electronic Bogeymen Introduction: The Evolution of Electronic Media Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games Online Game Addiction Is the Internet Good or Bad? Chapter Summary Ch 10. Fantasy and the Drug Experience Introduction: The ""Trip"" Begins Hallucinogens and the Brain LSD Dissociative Drugs Can Hallucinogens Heal? Chapter Summary Ch 11. Compelled by Fantasy Introduction Shared Delusions Facilitator-Assisted Fantasy Schizophrenic Fantasy The Terrorist Mind-Set Armageddon: The Ultimate Fantasy Terror Management Chapter Summary PART V: CRAVING FOR INTIMACY Overview: The importance of Human Connections Ch 12. Love or Addiction Infatuation and the Legend of St. Valentine Neurochemistry of Romance Love and Death MDMA: Synthetic Love Should I Try Ecstasy? Chapter Summary Ch 13. Marijuana--Reefer Madness Revisited ′Benefits′ of Pot: Why Do So Many People Smoke? Effects on the Brain Withdrawal Effects on Cognition Serious Mental Disorder Marijuana and the Endocrine System Marijuana and the Immune System Long-Term Effects on Health Medical Marijuana Chapter Summary Ch 14. Romantic Sex Fantasy Who Attends and Why ′Intimacy′ at the Gentlemen′s Club The Allure of Prostitution Chapter Summary PART VI: JOURNEY TO OBLIVION Ch 15. The Voyage of Hardship and Suffering Introduction: The Disease Concept of Addiction Addiction and the Adolescent Brain The Downward Spiral of Addiction Capsules for Transport: Licit and Illicit Drugs Behavioral Addictions The Passenger Sleeps Symbols of Change The Robot Pilot The Mutiny A Guard Must be Posted Improving the Odds Chapter Summary PART VII: NATURAL HIGHS: THE CUTTING EDGE OF MOOD ALTERATION Overview: The Era of Self-Regulation and Natural Highs Ch 16. The Cognitive-Behavioral Revolution: How to Manage Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors Introduction: Evolution of the Cognitive-Behavioral Model Contemporary Cognitive Therapy Behaviorist Contributions Combining Cognitive and Behavioral Theories Working With Automatic Thoughts and Core Beliefs The Trans-Ideological Power of Cognitive-Behavioral Restructuring Cognitive-Behavioral Restructuring in Everyday Life Chaper Summary Ch 17. Maintaining Close and Intimate Relationships Introduction: The Three Faces of Love The Universal Need for Love Secure Attachment: A Prototype for Successful Relationships Healthy Love Intimacy and Sexuality Intimacy Versus Individuality Optimizing Relationships Chapter Summary Ch 18. Relaxation, Mindfulness, and Meditation Introduction: Meditation Comes of Age Mindfulness Process Meditation Does Meditation Work? Meditation and Hedonic Dependencies A Word of Caution Science-Based Relaxation Techniques Managing Stress in the Here and Now Chapter Summary Ch 19: Eating Yourself Fit Introduction: Does Dieting Work? The Natural Highs Alternative: Think Thin, Moderate, Workout! Developing the Right State of Mind Partial Fasting What Is a Healthy Diet? The Bottom Line Chapter Summary Ch 20. Exercise: The Magic Bullet Introduction Exercise of Choice The Chemistry of Working Out Exercise for Body Trimming Training for Physical Health Running Away From Depression Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Runner′s High: Fact or Fiction? Make Life a Moving Experience Chapter Summary Ch 21. Meaningful Engagement of Talents Introduction: Capitalizing on Abilities and Strengths Integrating Models for Self-Discovery and Change Self-Discovery in Everyday Life The Personal Pleasure Inventory Chaper Summary References Appendix I: The Personal Pleasure Inventory Appendix II: Classroom Discussion Guides"

Reviews

This book is extremely useful for a broad range of readers. This book reflects the extensive scientific and clinical expertise of the authors and is compelling reading for anyone interested in addictive behaviors. It is one of the rare books that from page one immediately engrosses, educates and broadens your perspective. -- Alex Blaszczynski 20100326

Author Information

Harvey B. Milkman, PhD received his baccalaureate degree from City College of New York and his doctorate from Michigan State University. He is currently professor of psychology at Metropolitan State College of Denver. His doctoral research was conducted with William Frosch, MD, at Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital in New York City, on the User’s Drug of Choice. From 1980–1981, he completed a sabbatical exploration of addictive behavior in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia; in 1985 he was recipient of a Fulbright-Hays Lectureship award at the National University of Malaysia. He has represented the United States Information Agency as a consultant and featured speaker in Australia, Brazil, Iceland, The Netherlands, Peru, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. He is principle author with Stanley Sunderwirth of “The Chemistry of Craving,” and author of “Better than Dope,” featured articles in Psychology Today, October, 1983 and April, 2001 respectively. From September 1992–June 2002, he was author, principal investigator, and director of Project Self-Discovery: Artistic Alternatives for High-Risk Youth, a national demonstration model funded by The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Edward Byrne Foundation. Stanley Sunderwirth, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus. Dr. Sunderwirth received his doctorate in organic chemistry from The Ohio State University in 1955 and has held teaching positions at Colorado State University and Pittsburg State University in Kansas. He has been chairman of the Chemistry Department of Pittsburg State University, Dean and Vice President at Metropolitan State College, and Vice President at Community College of Philadelphia. Dr. Sunderwirth has received five Fulbright Awards, four to Uruguay and one to India. Dr. Sunderwirth has authored many scientific publications on brain chemistry and its effect on mind, mood, and behavior. These include Harnessing Brain Chemicals: The Influence of Molecules on Mind, Mood, and Behavior in Treatment Choices for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, H. Milkman and L. Sederer, Eds., Lexington Books, 1990 and Addiction and Neurotransmission, in The Addictions: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Treatments, H. Milkman and H. Shaffer, Eds., Lexington Books, 1985. He is co-author with H. Milkman of The Chemistry of Craving, Psychology Today, 1983; Craving for Ecstasy: The Consciousness and Chemistry of Escape, Lexington Books, 1987, 1998 (second edition): and Pathways to Pleasure: The Consciousness and Chemistry of Optimal Living, Lexington Books, 1993.

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