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Theory of Addiction

West, Robert, Brown, Jamie·2013·Wiley eBooks

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An understanding of addiction theory is vital to understanding addiction itself. Theory of Addiction takes theory development from a simple â?~rational addiction modelâ?T, adding elements such as compulsion, self-control and habit, to explain the â?~big observationsâ?T in the field. As well as explaining and evaluating the arguments of each of the prevailing schools of thought, the book develops a new, synthetic theory of addiction that brings together the diverse elements of current models. Designed to enable students, practitioners and researchers to establish a starting point in the labyrinthine world of addiction theory, Theory of Addiction supports abstract thinking with concrete and realistic scenarios, underlining the centrality of theoretical understanding to working with addiction. â?¢ Presents a digest of major existing theories in one volume â?¢ Develops a new synthetic theory of addiction â?¢ Recognises the diversity of the experience of addiction â?¢ Discusses factors at the level of both the individual and populations â?¢ Provides key recommendations for the development of effective interventions

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Authors: West, R., & Brown, J.
Corresponding author: West, Robert
ORCID: West, Robert
Brown, Jamie
Venue: Wiley eBooks
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2013-08-20
DOI: 10.1002/9781118484890
OpenAlex: W2000231316
Cited by: 816
References: 1
Citations by year: 2026: 23 · 2025: 31 · 2024: 29 · 2023: 22 · 2022: 28 · 2021: 42 · 2020: 132 · 2019: 34 · 2018: 42 · 2017: 47 · 2016: 46 · 2015: 52 · 2014: 65 · 2013: 53
FWCI: 91.53
Type: book
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: doi.wiley.com/10.1002/tdm_license_1.1 (tdm)
Locations: Wiley eBooks (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
Keywords: addiction theory, compulsive behavior, self-control, habit, addiction intervention

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