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The biology of desire, why addiction is not a disease, Marc Lewis

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The biology of desire, why addiction is not a disease, Marc Lewis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-223) and index

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The biology of desire

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

913529941

Responsibility statement

Marc Lewis

Sub title

why addiction is not a disease

Summary

"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 more technical information, Lewis shows a keen ability to put a human face on the most groundbreaking research into addiction. Likewise, he manages to make complex findings and theories both comprehensible and interesting ... This book, written with hopeful sincerity, will intrigue both those who accept its thesis and those who do not."--, Publishers Weekly

Table Of Contents

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

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Why addiction is not a disease

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