May 1, 2024
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Substance use has become a major concern worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 2 billion people used an illicit drug in 2016. Substance use can lead to a wide range of health problems, including addiction, overdose, and death. It can also damage relationships, careers, and finances. Despite the significant risks associated with substance use, many people continue to use drugs and alcohol. There are many reasons why people use substances, including:
Reasons for Substance Use
There are many reasons why people use substances. Some people use them to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. Others use them to escape from reality or to feel more connected to others. Still others use them to enhance their performance or creativity. Regardless of the reason, substance use can have serious consequences.
Consequences of Substance Use
Substance use can lead to a wide range of health problems, including addiction, overdose, and death. It can also damage relationships, careers, and finances. Some of the specific consequences of substance use include:
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Reading list
We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Substance Use.
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field of addiction, covering topics such as epidemiology, neurobiology, treatment, and prevention. It is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
This comprehensive handbook provides a broad overview of the field of substance use and addiction, covering topics such as epidemiology, neurobiology, treatment, and prevention. It is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
This practical guide provides clinicians with the tools they need to diagnose and treat substance use disorders. It includes chapters on assessment, detoxification, medication, and therapy.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the neurobiology of addiction, covering topics such as brain imaging, genetics, and animal models. It is an essential resource for researchers and clinicians.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the science of addiction, covering topics such as genetics, neurobiology, and treatment. It is an essential resource for researchers and clinicians.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the addiction spectrum, covering topics such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It is an essential resource for clinicians and researchers.
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of alcohol dependence, covering topics such as epidemiology, neurobiology, treatment, and prevention. It is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical psychology of addiction, covering topics such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It is an essential resource for clinicians and researchers.
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