Addiction and the Brain: Knowledge, Beliefs and Ethical Considerations from a Social Perspective

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Matilda Hellman Michael Egerer

Addiction and the Brain

Knowledge, Beliefs and Ethical Considerations from a Social Perspective

Matilda Hellman, Michael Egerer, Janne Stoneham , Sarah Forberger

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Palgrave Macmillan
23 April 2023

Illness & addiction: social aspects; Social work; Medical sociology; Neurosciences; Medical anthropology

This book investigates the neuroscientific knowledge on addiction as an epistemic project.

By: Matilda Hellman, Michael Egerer, Janne Stoneham, Sarah Forberger, Vilja Männistö-Inkinen
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: Singapore
Edition: 2022 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 303g
ISBN: 9789811909481
ISBN 10: 9811909482
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 23 April 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Introduction- 2 Brain-Based Addiction as an Epistemic Project- 3 Popular Representations- 4 Epistemic Frameworks, Science Fields and Researchers- 5 The Brain Paradigm in the Addiction Service Field- 6 The Brain in Treatment Settings- 7 The Brain in Substance Use Prevention- 8 Conclusions.

Dr. Matilda Hellman is a research director at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki and head of the Centre for Research on Addiction, Control and Governance (CEACG). Dr. Michael Egerer is a university researcher at the University of Helsinki Centre for Research on Addiction, Control and Governance (CEACG). Janne Stoneham (BA Hons Soc. Sci.) works as a research assistant at the University of Helsinki Centre for Research on Addiction, Control and Governance (CEACG). Dr. Sarah Forberger is a senior scientist at the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS. Vilja Männistö-Inkinen (M.Soc.Sci) works as a technical assistant at the University of Helsinki Centre for Research on Addiction, Control and Governance (CEACG). Doris Ochterbeck (MSc) works as a research associate at the Leibnitz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology –BIPS. Samantha Rundle (MA) is a PhD candidate and graduate trainee at the University of Toronto and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.