Neuroscience of Nicotine —— Mechanisms and Treatment

----- 尼古丁的神经科学：机制和治疗

ISBN: 9780128130353 出版年：2019 页码：568 Academic Press_RM

Neuroscience of Nicotine: Mechanisms and Treatment presents the fundamental information necessary for a thorough understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of nicotine addiction and its effects on the brain. Offering thorough coverage of all aspects of nicotine research, treatment, policy 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 nicotine misuse. With an estimated one billion individuals worldwide classified as tobacco users鈥攁nd tobacco use often being synonymous with nicotine addiction鈥攏icotine is one of the world most common addictive substances, and a frequent comorbidity of misuse of other common addictive substances. Nicotine alters a variety of neurological processes, from molecular biology, to cognition, and quitting is exceedingly difficult because of the number of withdrawal symptoms that accompany the process.Integrates cutting-edge research on the pharmacological, cellular and molecular aspects of nicotine use, along with its effects on neurobiological functionDiscusses nicotine use as a component of dual-use and poly addictions and outlines numerous screening and treatment strategies for misuseCovers both the physical and psychological effects of nicotine use and withdrawal to provide a fully-formed view of nicotine dependency and its effects