Molecular Neurobiology of Addiction Recovery The 12 Steps Program and Fellowship

Humans are biologically programmed to seek out pleasurable experiences.  These experiences are processed in the mesolimbic system, also referred to as the "reward center" of the brain, where a number of chemical messengers work in concert to provide a net release of dopamine in the Nucleus...

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Main Authors: Blum, Kenneth, Femino, John (Author), Teitelbaum, Scott (Author), Giordano, John (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:SpringerBriefs in Neuroscience
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Preamble
  • Introduction
  • Molecular neurobiology of recovery with the twelve steps
  • Conclusions
  • Acknowledgements