{"product_id":"neuroscience-of-alcohol-mechanisms-and-treatment","title":"Neuroscience of Alcohol: Mechanisms and Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neuroscience of Alcohol: Mechanisms and Treatment (Paperback, 736 pages) – Academic Press, 2019. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNeuroscience of Alcohol: Mechanisms and Treatment presents the fundamental information necessary for a thorough understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of alcohol addiction and its effects on the brain. Offering thorough coverage of all aspects of alcohol research, treatment 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 alcohol misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol is one of the world’s most common addictive substances, with about two billion individuals worldwide consuming it in one form or another and three million annual deaths that are associated with alcohol misuse. Alcohol alters a variety of neurological processes, from molecular biology, to cognition. Moreover, addiction to alcohol can lead to numerous other health concerns and damage virtually every organ system in the body, making diagnosis and treatment of individuals addicted to alcohol of critical importance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates cutting-edge research on the pharmacological, cellular and molecular aspects of alcohol use, along with its effects on neurobiological function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses alcohol use as a component of dual-use and poly addictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlines numerous screening and treatment strategies for alcohol misuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers both the physical and psychological effects of alcohol use and withdrawals to provide a fully-formed view of alcohol dependency and its effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   Review   \u003cp\u003eA comprehensive synopsis of the neurobiological and clinical aspects of ethyl alcohol dependency and treatment\u003c\/p\u003e           About the Author   Victor R. Preedy BSc, PhD, DSc, FRSB, FRSPH, FRSC, FRCPath graduated with an Honours Degree in Biology and Physiology with Pharmacology. After gaining his University of London PhD, he received his Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists. He was later awarded his second doctorate (DSc), for his contribution to protein metabolism in health and disease. He is Professor of Clinical Biochemistry (Hon) at King’s College Hospital and Emeritus Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry at King’s College London. He has Honorary Professorships at the University of Hull, and the University of Suffolk. Professor Preedy was the Founding Director and then long-term Director of the Genomics Centre at King’s College London from 2006 to 2020. Professor Preedy has been awarded fellowships of the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal College of Pathologists, the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, the Royal Institute of Public Health, the Royal Society for Public Health, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Royal Society of Medicine. He carried out research when attached to the National Heart Hospital (part of Imperial College London), The School of Pharmacy (now part of University College London) and the MRC Centre at Northwick Park Hospital. He has collaborated with international research groups in Finland, Japan, Australia, USA, and Germany. To his credit, Professor Preedy has published over 750 articles, which includes peer-reviewed manuscripts based on original research, abstracts and symposium presentations, reviews and edited books.                                            ","brand":"Victor R. Preedy BSc PhD DSc FRSB FRSPH FRCPath FRSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46070105669866,"sku":"9780128131251","price":241.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/61N_vmEof5L._SL1500.jpg?v=1781243969","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/neuroscience-of-alcohol-mechanisms-and-treatment","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}