First published in 1998. This study explains addiction in terms of social psychological processes, looks at the fundamental nature of addiction and its causes, pharmacology, attribution and volitional theories, as well as a context for drug problems.

About the Author
John Booth Davies is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Centre for Applied Social Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, UK.

Reviews

"...Challenging, readable and often insightful.." -- Richard Eiser of Times Higher Educational Supplement
"...The most challenging book to have appeared in the field of addiction studies in many years." -- Nick Heather of Centre for Alcohol & Drug Studies, UK
"I believe that all who work in one way or another in addiction would benefit from reading this book." -- Robert West of British Journal of Addiction

Book Information
ISBN 9789057022371
Author John Booth Davies
Format Paperback
Page Count 196
Imprint Psychology Press Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 410g