Theory of addiction /

West, Robert, 1955-

Theory of addiction / Robert West, with Ainsley Hardy. - Oxford : Blackwell, 2006. - xii, 211 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Addiction Press series . - Addiction press series. .

Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-206) and index.

Introduction : journey to the centre of addiction -- Definition, theory and observation -- Beginning the journey : addiction as choice -- Choice is not enough : the concepts of impulse and self-control -- Addiction, habit and instrumental learning -- Addiction in populations, and comprehensive theories -- Development of a comprehensive theory -- A synthetic theory of motivation -- A theory of addiction.


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Substance abuse.
Compulsive behavior.
Substance-Related Disorders--psychology.
Motivation.
Psychological Theory.

RC564 / .W47 2006

616.86001