Detailing current understanding of the physiological effects of addiction, this comprehensive, single-source reference examines various practical pharmacological treatments for all addictions-addressing the biology, pharmacology, and behavioral psychology that pertain to addictive disorders. Integrates pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to treating addictive disease! Written by over 35 internationally acclaimed experts in their respective fields, Pharmacological Therapies for Drug & Alcohol Addictions discusses the clinical implications of drug and alcohol reinforcement and withdrawal delineates the significant hormonal changes induced by drugs of addiction and alcohol analyzes drug-drug interactions in the pharmacotherapy of addiction focuses on pharmacological agents that treat acute withdrawal and curb drinking behavior summarizes what is known about treating addictions to specific drugs during pregnancy covers the pharmacological management of common medical disorders in patients addicted to drugs and alcohol explores the effects of addictive disorders on pain and much more!