Theory Of Addiction

An understanding of addiction theory is vital to understanding addiction itself.Theory of Addiction takes theory development from a simple 'rational addiction m... » 

An understanding of addiction theory is vital to understanding addiction itself.Theory of Addiction takes theory development from a simple 'rational addiction model', adding elements such as compulsion, self-control and habit, to explain the 'big observations' 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. «