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The Praeger International Collection on Addictions (Abnormal Psychology): 4 Volumes
Angel Browne-Miller
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Description for The Praeger International Collection on Addictions (Abnormal Psychology): 4 Volumes
Hardcover. Presents research regarding substance and other behavioral addictions. This book features topics that range from drug addiction among male, female, teen and aging populations, using alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, khat, and/or other lesser known drugs, to behavioral addictions including online gambling, excessive buying, and eating disorders. Editor(s): Browne-Miller, Angela, PhD. Series: Abnormal Psychology. Num Pages: 1609 pages, 82 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JM; MMH; MMZR; VF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 140. Weight in Grams: 3152.
Only the very rare among us are completely unscathed by the effects of addiction - our own, that of a family member, friend, or coworker. Even the addictions of strangers - from the drunk driver or drug addict, to gambling, food, spending, or violence-addicted people - may subject us to dangers, threaten our well-being, and drain money from our pockets. Recent national estimates in just the US show that substance abuse and addiction alone cost taxpayers a total of nearly $500 billion a year. In these volumes, experts from around the world present the newest issues, research, and insights into ... Read more
Only the very rare among us are completely unscathed by the effects of addiction - our own, that of a family member, friend, or coworker. Even the addictions of strangers - from the drunk driver or drug addict, to gambling, food, spending, or violence-addicted people - may subject us to dangers, threaten our well-being, and drain money from our pockets. Recent national estimates in just the US show that substance abuse and addiction alone cost taxpayers a total of nearly $500 billion a year. In these volumes, experts from around the world present the newest issues, research, and insights into ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
1609
Condition
New
Series
Abnormal Psychology
Number of Pages
1609
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780275996055
SKU
V9780275996055
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About Angel Browne-Miller
Dr. Angela Browne-Miller is the founder of Addiction Stoppers based in northern California, director of Metaxis Institute based in northern California, and has been a keynote speaker at conferences around the world on addiction, violence, trauma, and behavior change. Her published works include Praeger's Rewiring Your Self to Break Habits and Addictions: Breaking Free of Problem Patterns, To Have and ... Read more
Reviews for The Praeger International Collection on Addictions (Abnormal Psychology): 4 Volumes
In this four-volume set for professionals and lay readers, experts from around the world highlight the latest issues and research into addictions of all kinds. The set emphasizes multicultural and international issues in addiction, and covers common topics, such as alcohol abuse and cocaine addiction, as well as addiction to caffeine, pornography, and shopping, highlighting biological, psychological, social, spiritual, and ... Read more