The Addicted Brain: Why we abuse drugs, alcohol, and nicotine

Addiction creates much misery and can destroy lives. In this second edition of The Addicted Brain, leading neuroscientist Michael Kuhar, Ph.D., explains how and why this happens. Using breathtaking brain imagery and other research, Kuhar shows the powerful, long-term brain changes that drugs can cause, revealing why it can be so difficult for addicts to escape their grip. The book also presents advances in drug addiction treatment and prevention.Discover why some people are far more susceptible to addiction than others as the author illuminates striking neural similarities between drugs and other pleasures potentially capable of causing abuse or addiction–including alcohol, gambling, sex, and even Internet overuse.Authoritative and easy to understand, The Addicted Brain offers today’s most up-to-date scientific explanation of addiction–and what addicts, their families, and society can do about it. It is a unique book covering topics from drugs to brain structure to treatment to laws and policies. There is something for all readers.Note that the first edition of this book was very successful. It is in multiple languages and used by readers with many different backgrounds. It has close to 200 reviews on amazon, with 65% giving the highest rating. Read more