Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction | National Institute on Drug Abuse

Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction | National Institute on Drug Abuse

Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction

Provides scientific information about the disease of drug addiction, including the many harmful consequences of drug abuse and the basic approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat the disease.
NIH Pub Number: 10-5605
Published: April 2007
Revised: August 2010
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Provides scientific information about the disease of drug addiction, including the many harmful consequences of drug abuse and the basic approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat the disease.

Science of Addiction is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from NIDA. Citation of the source is appreciated.

NIH Pub Number: 

10-5605

Date: 

April 2007

Revision Date: 

August 2010

Author: 

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Introduction
• Drug Abuse and Addiction
• Preventing Drug Abuse: The Best Strategy
• Drugs and the Brain
• Addiction and Health
• Treatment and Recovery
• Advancing Addiction Science and Practical Solutions
• Citations