{"title":"Series: Addiction Press","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddiction Press\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a diverse range of titles that invite readers to explore rich ideas across \u003cem\u003ephilosophy, psychology, finance, and technology\u003c\/em\u003e. Whether delving into thought-provoking concepts, mastering professional skills, or uncovering new perspectives on business and altruism, this series brings clarity and insight to complex subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom captivating \u003cem\u003echildren’s stories\u003c\/em\u003e and graphic novels to immersive travel guides and historical accounts, Addiction Press blends accessible learning with imaginative storytelling. Its varied collection encourages curiosity and understanding, appealing to readers eager to expand their knowledge and worldview.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"harm-reduction-in-substance-use-and-high-risk-behaviour-9781405182973","title":"Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarm Reduction\u003c\/i\u003e is a philosophy of public health intended as a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices. Recognising that certain people always have and always will engage in behaviours which carry risks, the aim of harm reduction is to mitigate the potential dangers and health risks associated with those behaviours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive exploration of the policy, practice, and evidence base of harm reduction. Starting with a history of harm reduction, the book addresses key ethical and legal issues central to the debates and developments in the field. It discusses the full range of psychoactive substances, behaviours, and communities with chapters on injecting, dance drugs, stimulant use, tobacco harm reduction, alcohol use, and sex work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by an international team of contributors, this text provides an essential panorama of harm reduction in the 21st century for educators and researchers in addiction and public health, postgraduate students, and policy makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463096975596,"sku":"9781405182973","price":111.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781405182973-harm-reduction-in-substance-use-and-high-risk-behaviour.jpg?v=1775028487"},{"product_id":"theory-of-addiction-by-robert-west-9780470674215","title":"Theory of Addiction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word ‘addiction’ these days is used to refer to a chronic condition where there is an unhealthily powerful motivation to engage in a particular behaviour. This can be driven by many different factors – physiological, psychological, environmental and social. If we say that it is all about X, we miss V, W, Y and Z. Some people think addicts are using drugs to escape from unhappy lives, feelings of anxiety and so on; many are. Some people think drugs become addictive because they alter the brain chemistry to create powerful urges; that is often true. Others think that drug taking is about seeking after pleasure; often it is. Some take the view that addiction is a choice – addicts weigh up the pros and cons of doing what they do and decide the former outweigh the latter. Yet others believe that addicts suffer from poor impulse control; that is often true… And so it goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you look at the evidence, you see that all these positions capture important aspects of the problem – but they are not complete explanations. Neuroscience can help us delve more deeply into some of these explanations, while the behavioural and social sciences are better at exploring others. We need a model that puts all this together in a way that can help us decide what to do in different cases. Should we prescribe a drug, give the person some ‘tender loving care’, put them in prison or what? \u003ci\u003eTheory of Addiction\u003c\/i\u003e provides this synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first edition was well received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Throughout the book the reader is exposed to a vast number of useful observations...The theoretical aims are timely, refreshing, ambitious and above all challenging. It opens up a new way of looking at addiction and has the potential to move the field of addiction a considerable leap forward. Thus we wholeheartedly would like to recommend the book for students as well as scholars. Read and learn!’ \u003ci\u003eNordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘The book provides a comprehensive review of existing theories - over 30 in all - and this synthesis of theories constitutes an important contribution in and of itself... West is to be commended for his synthesis of addiction theories that span neurobiology, psychology and social science and for his insights into what remains unexplained.’ \u003ci\u003eAddiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eTheory of Addiction\u003c\/i\u003e builds on the first, including additional theories in the field, a more developed specification of PRIME theory and analysis of the expanding evidence base. With this important new information, \u003ci\u003eTheory of Addiction\u003c\/i\u003e will continue to be essential reading for all those working in addiction, from student to experienced practitioner – as urged above, Read and learn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600030220524,"sku":"9780470674215","price":92.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/88eb2383c0c849d4a4d24dd04f7fae98.jpg?v=1778021395"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-addiction-press.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}