behavior, addictive

"A psychiatrist examines how the world's four most important mind-altering substances such as alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, and opiates, have played a significant role throughout human history, and explains how these powerful drugs affect the brain and cause addiction"--Provided by publisher.

Contains over three hundred entries dealing with common addictions, and provides information on recognizing and treating such problems as alcoholism and drug dependency, gambling, eating disorders, excessive spending, and much more.