Substance and Behavioral Addictions

'A seminal work in the field of addictions, this book offers innovative ideas that will appeal to university students and prolific researchers, as well as experienced practitioners. Dr Sussman does a brilliant job integrating a multi-disciplinary perspective informed by several fields including clinical psychology, social work, philosophy of science, psychiatry, medicine, and neuroscience. Readers are given both breadth and depth about addiction through cutting-edge work creating an impetus for more sophisticated ways of thinking about this important topic that affects millions of lives throughout the world.' Rory Reid, University of California, Los Angeles
'[This book] is well referenced … The bulleted summaries at the end of each chapter are invaluable and list assessment tools for common addictions. The focus of data from across all continents makes this a global view of the problem. … [It is] absolutely up to date with information on social network addiction. … The occupationally less common addictions of shopaholism, love, sex and exercise are describes as is the more common workaholism. … occupational health professionals will find much of the content of value setting the context of addictions. The format, layout and the way that quite dry material is covered is truly excellent.' Nerys Williams, Occupational Medicine
'The material of this book provides greater knowledge about the background and implications of addiction, which is relevant for patients and providers alike. Readers will find Substance and Behavioral Addictions: Concepts, Causes and Cures substantive and digestible, and a worthwhile source as a whole.' Jessica S. Bayner, Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine