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The Psychology of Addiction

Jenny Svanberg

When does a harmless habit become an addition? Why do only some of us get addicted? What can make recovery possible? They have on social policy, recovery and an addict’s everyday life. The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads to addiction and the importance of social networks to recovery. It also looks at how people can become addicted to activities like gambling, gaming and sex. In a society that still stigmatises addiction The Psychology of Addiction emphasises the importance of compassion, and provides a sensitive insight to anyone with experience of addiction. Author - Jenny Svanberg. Narrator - Steph Bowers. Published Date - Wednesday, 03 January 2024.

Location:

United States

Description:

When does a harmless habit become an addition? Why do only some of us get addicted? What can make recovery possible? They have on social policy, recovery and an addict’s everyday life. The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads to addiction and the importance of social networks to recovery. It also looks at how people can become addicted to activities like gambling, gaming and sex. In a society that still stigmatises addiction The Psychology of Addiction emphasises the importance of compassion, and provides a sensitive insight to anyone with experience of addiction. Author - Jenny Svanberg. Narrator - Steph Bowers. Published Date - Wednesday, 03 January 2024.

Language:

English


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