Books in the International Research Monographs in the Addictions series

This book, first published in 1998, challenges the current implicit models used in alcohol problem prevention and demonstrates an ecological perspective of the community as a complex adaptive system, an appreciation and understanding of which offers an alternative approach to the prevention of alcohol dependence and alcohol-related problems.

The rate of illicit drug use worldwide has risen dramatically, and with it the number of deaths reported among drug-using populations. In this book, Shane Darke and his team provide the first full, synthetic review of the epidemiology, causes, prevalence, interventions, demography, and associated risk factors of illicit-drug-related mortality.

This book reviews the literature relevant to cannabis and cognitive functioning, in the light of important recent findings in the pharmacology and neuropsychology of cannabis. Original studies conducted by the author are presented, and her conclusion will be of compelling interest to a wide range of clinicians, researchers and policy makers.

Circles of Recovery provides an integrative, international review of self-help organizations, focusing on efficacy, effect on individual members, and practical strategies for how individual clinicians and treatment systems can interact with self-help organizations to improve outcomes.

'If thinking about addiction is going to change, the study of excessive gambling is likely to be one of the richest sources of new ideas' (Jim Orford). In this book, the authors present research into gambling, showing the psychological variables that govern the erosion or maintenance of self-control over gambling behaviour. These studies provide an empirical basis for a model of impaired control of gambling. Impaired control, in its broadest sense, is considered to be the defining psychological construct of all the addictive behaviours and occupies a central position in conceptualising the addictive aspects of gambling.

Neuroscience promises to revolutionise the treatment of addiction, one of the largest preventable causes of disease globally. Addiction Neuroethics addresses the social and ethical challenges of neuroscience research and the implications of emerging neurobiological treatments. Essential reading for clinicians, researchers and policy-makers working in addiction, mental health and public policy.

This book was the first comprehensive report of Project MATCH, the largest treatment study ever conducted with alcoholics. It describes the rationale, methods, results and implications of the study, and presents new findings about how treatment works and for whom it is most effective.

Cannabis dependence is controversial. Does it occur? What are the signs? How many people are affected? What are the health risks? Are there effective interventions? Have they been tested on adults and adolescents? Should we legalise, regulate or prohibit? This state-of-the-science review sets out to answer all those questions.

This book was the first comprehensive report of Project MATCH, the largest treatment study ever conducted with alcoholics. It describes the rationale, methods, results and implications of the study, and presents new findings about how treatment works and for whom it is most effective.

Cannabis dependence is controversial. Does it occur? What are the signs? How many people are affected? What are the health risks? Are there effective interventions? Have they been tested on adults and adolescents? Should we legalise, regulate or prohibit? This state-of-the-science review sets out to answer all those questions.

This 2001 book presents the community reinforcement approach for a clinical readership. Combining practical advice on working with clients and a scientific survey of CRA in use, this book offers a treatment approach to all involved with the support and treatment of those with alcohol and drug problems.

This 2001 book presents the community reinforcement approach for a clinical readership. Combining practical advice on working with clients and a scientific survey of CRA in use, this book offers a treatment approach to all involved with the support and treatment of those with alcohol and drug problems.