TIME The Science of Addiction

by Time Inc.

The U.S. is a nation of addictions, large and small. Close to 40 million Americans smoke; nearly 1 of every 8 adults is addicted to alcohol; and the sudden and spiraling epidemic of opioid addiction took 47,000 American lives in 2017 alone. People are hooked on gambling, video games, sex, shopping, smartphones, food and Tinder. Once considered a moral failing, addiction today is largely acknowledged as a disease. Now, this new special edition examines how science is seeking to curb the cravings and help Americans kick the habit. Explore the neuroscience of pleasure to better understand just what’s happening when we feel great. Learn how addiction disrupts pathways and processes that underlie desire, learning, emotional regulation, and cognition. Consider how brain vulnerabilities caused by genetics, trauma and stress can increase the risk of becoming addicted. And examine promising new therapies, including under-the-skin implants for recovering alcoholics and treating cocaine addicts with electromagnetic pulses to the brain. Understanding and moderating pleasure is at the heart of being healthy and happy and never has it been more urgent or challenging a time to do so. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Single Issue Magazine

Published October 25, 2019

Reviews

[Jules · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐:5

Very informative and explained a lot about addiction, the different types, what we know so far about why some people get addicted and others don't, available treatment and recovery as well as the new possibilities being uncovered. It spoke in a way that was scientific but easy to digest and comprehend to the average person and also included real-life stories that helped bring the crisis to life instead of just numbers on a page. I think everyone should read it just to get a better understanding of addiction as it's something a lot of people are misinformed about and something very stigmatised.

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[Gloria Rivellino · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mountain of information to digest. So much needs to be done to correct this very serious dilemma in our society. A must read

[Rick Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating!

[Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative, interesting, gripping stories of addiction and all those involved in it: the addicts, their families, doctors, therapists, medical scientists, artists, etc. Excellent windows into the disarray this disease can cause and extremely empathetic towards those seeking a way out. Important stuff.