Psychostimulants (Volume 2) (Neurobiology of Addiction Series, Volume 2)

Author: Koob, George F.

Brand: Academic Press

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780128169902

Release Date: 15-05-2020

Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 262

Details: A current survey and synthesis of the most important findings in our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of addiction are detailed in our Neurobiology of Addiction series, each volume addressing a specific area of addiction. Psychostimulants, Volume 2 in the series, explores the molecular and cellular systems in the brain responsible for psychostimulant addiction, including both direct/indirect sympathomimetics and nonsympathomimetics. This volume introduces the readers to the history of psychostimulant use. The authors clearly differentiate the neurobiological effects into three distinct stages of the addiction cycle: binge/intoxication, withdrawal/negative affect, and preoccupation/anticipation. Highlights recent advances in psychostimulant addiction Includes neurocircuitry, cellular and molecular neurobiological mechanisms of psychostimulant addiction Defines the abuse and addiction potentials of both direct and indirect sympathomimetics and nonsympathomimetics