Addiction : opposing viewpoints / Louise I. Gerdes, book editor. - San Diego [Calif.] : Greenhaven Press/Thomson/Gale, c2005. - 189 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Opposing viewpoints series. . - Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-185) and index.

Internet is fueling addictions / threat of Internet addiction is exaggerated / Nicotine addiction harms society / addictive properties of nicotine are unproven / Compulsive gambling is a national concern / dangers of compulsive gambling are exaggerated / Addiction is a brain disease / Addiction is not a disease / Marijuana is a gateway to other addictive drugs / Marijuana is not a gateway to other addictive drugs / Genetic factors contribute to addiction / Genetic and environmental factors contribute to addiction / Twelve-step programs are an effective treatment for addiction / Twelve-step programs are inadequate to treat addiction / Spirituality can help those trying to recover from addiction / importance of spirituality in addiction recovery is exaggerated / Methadone maintenance is an effective treatment for heroin addiction / Methadone maintenance programs are abused by heroin addicts / Some problem drinkers can drink in moderation / Problem drinkers cannot drink in moderation / Internet gambling should be banned / Internet gambling should not be banned / Drug laws decrease addiction / Drug laws increase addiction / Regulating alcohol advertising will reduce alcohol abuse / Regulating alcohol advertising will not reduce alcohol abuse / Brian McCormick -- Jacob Sullum -- National Institute on Drug Abuse -- Dale M. Atrens -- Tom Grey -- Steve Chapman. Alan I. Leshner -- Jeffrey A. Schaler -- Kenneth M. Sunamoto -- Mitch Earleywine -- Ernest P. Noble -- Judy Shepps Battle. Krista Conger -- Maia Szalavitz -- National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse -- Kevin Courcey -- Sharon Stancliff -- I.E. Hawksworth -- Sally L. Satel -- Mike Harden. Richard Blumenthal -- Fred E. Foldvary -- John P. Walters -- Adam Gifford -- Jean Kilbourne -- Advertising Association. Is addiction a serious problem? The The The The What factors contribute to addiction? What are the most effective treatments for addiction? The How should the government deal with addiction?

ISBN: 0737722177 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0737722169 (lib. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003067520

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Compulsive behavior--United States.
Substance abuse--United States.
Substance abuse--Government policy--United States.
Addicts--United States.

Dewey Class. No.: 362.29