addiction

Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of the syndicated radio program "Loveline, " describes his experiences treating patients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and the ways that this work has shaped his understanding of abuse victims, addiction, and human nature.

Draws on scientific research and new imaging technologies to explore why it is so difficult to overcome addiction and how the human brain reacts to cravings for drugs and alcohol.

Personal narratives explore the dangers of addiction, with people describing the devastating impact their addictions had on their personal and professional lives and sharing how they overcame their addictions.

Since its development in the 1910s as an alternative to heroin and morphine, Oxycodone has moved from a prescription pain reliever to a widely abused and highly addictive drug. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines Oxycodone.