New developments in the treatment of addiction

Adrian Nicholas Carter, Wayne Dallas Hall, Benjamin James Capps, Ruud ter Meulen

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Abstract

Neuroscience research of addiction holds the promise of providing a number of novel treatment technologies that may significantly reduce the impact and prevalence of addiction and drug abuse. However, along with the considerable potential for good comes a potential for significant harm. As with any new technology, the impact that these novel developments have upon the individual being treated, and the rest of European society, will depend on how they are used.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAddiction neurobiology: Ethical and social implications
EditorsAdrian Carter, Benjamin Capps, Wayne Hall
Place of PublicationLuxembourg
PublisherEMCDDA
Pages85 - 120
Number of pages36
ISBN (Print)9789291683475
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

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