Langbeschreibung
Neuroscience of Alcohol: Mechanisms and Treatment presents the fundamental information necessary for a thorough understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of alcohol addiction and its effects on the brain. Offering thorough coverage of all aspects of alcohol research, treatment and prevention, and containing contributions from internationally recognized experts, the book provides students, early-career researchers, and investigators at all levels with a fundamental introduction to all aspects of alcohol misuse.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
PART I: INTRODUCTORY CHAPTERS 1. Becoming a "Successful" Drinker and a Graduate: A Sociological Perspective on Alcohol Consumption by University Students 2. Molecular Genetics Meets Sociology: Birth Cohort Effects on Alcohol Use and Relationship With Candidate Genes 3. Alcohol and Women: Unique Risks, Effects, and Implications for Clinical Practice 4. ADH and ALDH Polymorphisms in Alcoholism and Alcohol Misuse/Dependence 5. Acetaldehyde in the Brain After Ethanol Exposure: Research Progress and Challenges 6. Consequences of Ethanol Exposure on Neurodevelopment 7. Animal Models of Binge Drinking: Behavior and Clinical Relevance