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Men, Addiction, and Intimacy

Men, Addiction, and Intimacy

In the substance abuse and addiction treatment realm, males outnumber females two to one.

While gender-issues are seen as a key element of women’s treatment, the acknowledgement that males are "gendered beings" who have lived lives full of male-specific developmental challenges is often overlooked.

This text takes a developmental lifespan approach to examine the neurobiological and psychosocial factors associated with substance use disorders for males, specifically in relation to emotional growth and awareness, and how these areas, in turn, affect the development of healthy relationships. 

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Addictions

Addictions

The first edition of Addictions established itself as a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.

This authoritative new edition builds on the success of the previous book, incorporating advances in research and practice over the last ten years.

The authors, experts in the field, also include new material on the controversy surrounding the possible positive effects of alcohol and cannabis use, the increased risk of interpersonal violence, and new research on theories of addiction. Addictions will be essential reading for students, professionals and researchers seeking state of the art information about this rapidly growing field.

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