{"product_id":"9780230345812","title":"Understanding Addiction Behaviours: Theoretical and Clinical Practice in Health and Social Care","description":"Understanding addiction has never been more important, as many\u003cbr\u003eprofessionals, from counsellors and nurses, to social workers and health\u003cbr\u003epsychologists, encounter addictive behaviour on a daily basis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking at addiction in all of its forms, this multi-disciplinary book provides\u003cbr\u003ea comprehensive introduction to the substances and the activities which\u003cbr\u003ecan lead to excessive and addictive behaviour. It discusses pharmacological\u003cbr\u003eaddictions, including both legal and illegal substances. It also covers nonpharmacological\u003cbr\u003edependencies (such as internet addiction, eating disorders,\u003cbr\u003egambling and sexual addiction) which, despite their prevalence, are often\u003cbr\u003eabsent from the literature on addiction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on the field's broad evidence base, the book features: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ coverage of eleven types of addictive substances and activities, outlining\u003cbr\u003esigns, symptoms, adverse consequences and assessment and intervention\u003cbr\u003estrategies for each; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ a range of engaging reflective activities and case studies to link theoretical\u003cbr\u003ediscussion directly to practice; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ analysis of the broader context of addiction, including dual diagnosis and\u003cbr\u003eharm reduction, and issues relating to diversity and service provision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffering a rigorous introduction to the full spectrum of addictive behaviour,\u003cbr\u003ethis book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the nature\u003cbr\u003eof addiction for contemporary practice.","brand":"Palgrave Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106977202416,"sku":"9780230345812","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780230345812_p0.jpg?v=1763677654","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780230345812","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}