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Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions

Neurochemical Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

  • 1st Edition - May 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Mohammad Shabani, Mohammad Navid Ebrahimi, Mohammad Banazadeh
  • Language: English

Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions: Neurochemical Mechanisms and Clinical Implications offers an in-depth exploration of the neurochemical foundations of addict… Read more

Description

Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions: Neurochemical Mechanisms and Clinical Implications offers an in-depth exploration of the neurochemical foundations of addiction, addressing both substance-related and behavioral disorders. This volume is essential for neuroscientists, psychiatrists, and pharmacologists seeking to understand the complex neurobiological pathways involved in addiction. It covers key neurochemical systems such as dopamine, glutamate, serotonin, and endocannabinoids, and examines their roles across a spectrum of disorders including nicotine, opioids, alcohol, stimulants, cannabis, psychedelics, sedatives, caffeine, antihistamines, and behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, pornography, and binge eating. This content synthesizes cutting-edge preclinical techniques—such as optogenetics and neuroimaging—with clinical models like cue-reactivity and pharmacogenomics, providing a translational perspective that bridges research and practice. The purpose of this book is to fill existing gaps where neurochemical insights are often isolated from clinical application, especially in the context of rising addiction rates globally and emerging treatments like psilocybin and neuromodulation. It aims to equip researchers and clinicians with current, practical knowledge to develop innovative interventions, improve diagnostics, and personalize treatment strategies. Whether used as a reference for research, clinical decision-making, or advanced coursework, this volume offers a vital resource for advancing understanding and management of addiction in diverse settings.

Key features

  • Synthesizes latest neurochemical research on substance and behavioral addictions
  • Integrates preclinical and clinical perspectives for comprehensive understanding
  • Includes circuit-specific reviews, case studies, and practical protocols
  • Highlights emerging treatments like neuromodulation and psychedelic therapy
  • Provides evidence-based insights to guide research and clinical practice

Readership

Neuroscientists, psychiatrists, and pharmacologists researching addiction

Table of contents

Section 1: Substance Use Disorders

1. Nicotine

2. Opioids

3. Alcohol

4. Psychomotor Stimulants

5. Cannabis

6. Psychedelics

7. Sedative-Hypnotics

8. Caffeine

9. Antihistamines

Section 2: Behavioral Addictions

10. Pathological Gambling Disorder

11. Internet Use and Pathological Gaming

12. Sexual Addiction and Pornography Use

13. Binge Eating Disorder

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Mohammad Shabani

Professor Mohammad Shabani acquired a PhD in 2010 from the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. He earned a fellowship training in calcium imaging and intracellular recording at the Copenhagen University (Department of drug design and pharmacology) in 2018. Professor Shabani earned the honor of the full professorship of Kerman Medical University since the second half of 2018. He is an academic member in the Department of Neuroscience in Kerman Neuroscience Research Center (KNRC) (since 2005). He has been the Chair of Research community of KNRC for 8 years. Professor Shabani chaired the intracellular recording lab of KNRC between 2011 and 2023. So far, Professor Shabani has contributed to authoring more than 150 papers in prestigious journals and authoring one book.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

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Mohammad Navid Ebrahimi

Dr. Mohammad Navid Ebrahimi completed his PhD in Neuroscience at Kerman Neuroscience Research Center. He has been working as a researcher since his Masters studies in the field of Medical Physiology. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Kerman University of Medical Sciences, where he also contributes to the Neuroscience Research Center. His main research interests are addiction and cognitive impairments.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

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Mohammad Banazadeh

Dr. Mohammad Banazadeh earned his PharmD. degree from Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2019. Since then he has been working as a Research Assistant in Kerman Neuroscience Research Center and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Cosmetic Products Research Center. He is enthusiastic of science especially of Neuroscience, which has been his favourite topic since he was young.

Affiliations and expertise
Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran