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Molecular Neurobiology of Addiction Recovery, 2013
The 12 Steps Program and Fellowship
SpringerBriefs in Neuroscience Series
Authors: Blum Kenneth, Femino John, Teitelbaum Scott, Giordano John, Oscar-Berman Marlene, Gold Mark
Language: EnglishSubjects for Molecular Neurobiology of Addiction Recovery:
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Publication date: 05-2013
89 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
89 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
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Humans are biologically programmed to seek out pleasurable experiences. These experiences are processed in the mesolimbic system, also referred to as the "reward center" of the brain, where a number of chemical messengers work in concert to provide a net release of dopamine in the Nucleus Accumbens. In some genetically predisposed individuals, addiction occurs when the mechanisms of the mesolimbic system are disrupted by the use of various drugs of abuse. Since Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935, it's 12 step program of spiritual and character development has helped countless alcoholics and drug addicts curb their self-destructive behaviors. However, the program was developed at a time when comparatively little was known about the function of the brain and it has never been studied scientifically. This is the first book to take a systematic look at the molecular neurobiology associated with each of the 12 steps and to review the significant body of addiction research literature that is pertinent to the program.?
Preamble.- Introduction.- Molecular neurobiology of recovery with the twelve steps.- Conclusions.- Acknowledgements.
First book to break down the science behind successful 12 step programs
Features beautiful full-color illustrations
Authored by a team of experts
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