Published March, 2006
By Nadia Solowij and Griffith Edwards
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: International Research Monographs in the Addictions
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This book reviews the literature relevant to cannabis and cognitive functioning, in the light of important recent findings in the pharmacology and neuropsychology of cannabis. Original studies conducted by the author are presented, and her conclusion will be of compelling interest to a wide range of clinicians, researchers and policy makers.

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Published February, 2006
By Griffith Edwards, Mark Dickerson, John O'Connor and M.G. Dickerson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: International Research Monographs in the Addictions
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'If thinking about addiction is going to change, the study of excessive gambling is likely to be one of the richest sources of new ideas' (Jim Orford). This book presents a research-based model of impaired control. Impaired control is considered to be the basis of all addictive behaviours, especially gambling.

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Published February, 2006
By Griffith Edwards, Roger Roffman, Robert S. Stephens, G. Alan Marlatt, G.Alan Marlatt and Robert Stephens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: International Research Monographs in the Addictions
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Cannabis dependence is controversial. Does it occur? What are the signs? How many people are affected? What are the health risks? Are there effective interventions? Have they been tested on adults and adolescents? Should we legalise, regulate or prohibit? This state-of-the-science review sets out to answer all those questions.

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