The addicted brain: why we abuse drugs, alcohol, and nicotine

What's in this book, and why should I read it?

Hardwired: what animals tell us about the human desire for drugs

Feeling good: the brain's own reward system

The ABCs of drug action in the brain

The dark side develops!

Why are drugs so powerful?

The brain is changed, for a long time!

Could I become an addict?

Stress, social status, and drugs

Gambling, sex, and food

What else do drugs do to me?

Women and adolescents

Treatment: how do I get better?

What does the future hold?