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LocationOakland
Call NoTEEN HEALTH
TitleThe science of addiction / the editors of Scientific American.
Barcode529303
CollectionYoung Adult
Summary"The opioid crisis brought increased attention to the issue of addiction, but the disorder has impacted many lives since long before the current epidemic of addiction. This volume examines addiction from a psychological, biochemical, and medical perspective to give readers a better understanding of how addictions form, what sustains them, and ways in which people recover from them. It considers not only addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol, but behavioral addictions as well, such as internet addiction, gambling, and binge eating. Readers will also become more familiar with the latest advancements in the treatment of addiction as well as lifestyle choices that impact addiction"-- Provided by publisher.
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Oakland 529303TEEN HEALTHYoung Adult Available

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International Standard Book Number 9781725351714 (pbk.) : $25.75
International Standard Book Number 1725351714 (pbk.) : $25.75
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 616.86 23/eng/20240415
Title Statement The science of addiction / the editors of Scientific American.
Edition Statement First edition.
Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice New York : Scientific American Educational Publishing, 2025.
Physical Description 160 p. softcover 23 cm.
Content Type text txt rdacontent
Media Type unmediated n rdamedia
Carrier Type volume nc rdacarrier
Series Statement Scientific American explores big ideas
Bibliography, Etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary, Etc. "The opioid crisis brought increased attention to the issue of addiction, but the disorder has impacted many lives since long before the current epidemic of addiction. This volume examines addiction from a psychological, biochemical, and medical perspective to give readers a better understanding of how addictions form, what sustains them, and ways in which people recover from them. It considers not only addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol, but behavioral addictions as well, such as internet addiction, gambling, and binge eating. Readers will also become more familiar with the latest advancements in the treatment of addiction as well as lifestyle choices that impact addiction"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience Note Grades 10-12 Scientific American Educational Publishing
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Substance abuse Juvenile literature.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Compulsive behavior Juvenile literature.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Compulsive behavior Juvenile literature. Treatment
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Substance abuse Juvenile literature. Treatment
Added Entry, Corporate Name Scientific American, inc., editor.