Substance Use and Abuse in South Africa: Insights from Brain and Behavioural Sciences by George Ellis (Editor), Dan J. Stein (Editor), Kevin G. Thomas (Editor), Ernesta M. Meintjes (Editor)

Substance Use and Abuse in South Africa: Insights from Brain and Behavioural Sciences by George Ellis (Editor), Dan J. Stein (Editor), Kevin G. Thomas (Editor), Ernesta M. Meintjes (Editor)

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ISBN: 9781919895291

Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Cape Town Press, July 1 2012

Hardcover, 408 pages

The result of groundbreaking research conducted by members of the Brain-Behaviour Initiative at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, this is the first book to address the nature of substance use and abuse in an integrated way. Looking at a range of perspectives, from brain imaging to the psychology of addiction, this account also discusses substance abuse policy and prevention.