Neurobiology of Alcohol and the Brain addresses addiction related problems, reviewing both mechanisms and withdrawal systems surrounding alcohol addiction. Chapters discuss mechanisms of rewarding, aversive effects, alcohol's interaction with other drugs (and ensuing adverse consequences), and current and novel treatments. Lastly, the reader is provided with examples of an experimental study that describes the possible protective effects of gold nanoparticles against alcohol addiction in rats subjected to alcohol self-administration. Provides an exhaustive overview of neurobiology of alcohol addiction, including significant recent advancesDiscusses the mechanisms underlying the adverse effects of alcohol-drug mixturesIncludes recent experimental studies on gold nanoparticles INDICE: 1. The Journey from Responsible Alcohol Drinking to Addiction (sample chapter attached) 2. Alcohol Interaction with Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Opioids, Nicotine, Marijuana and other drugs (Sample partial chapter attached) 3. Mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) co-morbidity 4. Alcohol Addiction and Withdrawal Symptoms 5. Novel Nanoparticle-based Approaches 6. Conclusions
- ISBN: 978-0-12-819680-9
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 225
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés
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