Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain explores the molecular, cellular, and
neurocircuitry systems in the brain that are responsible for drug
addiction. Common neurobiological elements are emphasized that provide
novel insights into how the brain mediates the acute rewarding effects
of drugs of abuse and how it changes during the transition from initial
drug use to compulsive drug use and addiction. The book provides a
detailed overview of the pathophysiology of the disease. The information
provided will be useful for neuroscientists in the field of addiction,
drug abuse treatment providers, and undergraduate and postgraduate
students who are interested in learning the diverse effects of drugs of
abuse on the brain.