What determines harm from addictive substances and behaviours
Bühringer, GerhardContributor
McLeod, JaneContributor
Gell, LucyContributor
The multifaceted nature of harmful substance use and gambling requires interdisciplinary analysis to assess the underlying causes. This work draws together evidence from 12 disciplines including anthropology, genetics, neurobiology, and public policy. Using a developmental approach, the book presents evidence on the factors that influence such behaviours.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The multifaceted nature of harmful substance use and gambling requires interdisciplinary analysis to assess the underlying causes. This work draws together evidence from 12 disciplines including anthropology, genetics, neurobiology, and public policy. Using a developmental approach, the book presents evidence on the factors that influence such behaviours.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on March 4, 2016).
Machine generated contents note:
Harm Reduction
Gambling
Substance-Related Disorders
Risk-Taking
Behavior, Addictive
Diseases
Impulse Control Disorders
Behavior
Compulsive Behavior
Mental Disorders
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Psychiatry and Psychology
Impulsive Behavior
Social Welfare & Social Work - General
Social Welfare & Social Work
Social Sciences