Rassool, G. Hussein.

Understanding addiction behaviours : theoretical and clinical practice in health and social care / G. Hussein Rassool. - New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. - viii, 298 p. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Addiction and society -- Perspectives on addiction -- Alcohol -- Opiates -- Psychostimulants -- Cannabis -- Hallucinogens and other psychoactive substances -- Synthetic drugs: smart or 'eco drugs' and 'spice' -- Tobacco and nicotine -- Eating disorders -- Gambling addiction -- Internet addiction -- Sexual addiction -- Dual diagnosis: psychiatric disorders and addictive behaviours -- Addiction and harm reduction -- Special populations and diversity -- Service provision and interventions.

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Compulsive behavior.
Substance abuse.
Behavior, Addictive.
Substance-Related Disorders.
Compulsive behavior.
Substance abuse.

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