Hijacked brains
Henrietta N. Barnes
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Hijacked brains
Published
2015
Publisher
Dartmouth College
Pages
210
ISBN-13
9781611686746
ISBN-10
1611686741
Description
"This book, written from the perspective of a practicing primary care physician, interweaves patients' stories with fascinating new brain research to show how addictive drugs overtake basic brain functions and transform them to create a chronic illness that is very difficult to treat. The idea that drug and alcohol addiction are chronic illnesses and not character flaws is not news--this notion has been around for many years. What Hijacked Brains offers is context and personal stories that demonstrate this point in a very accessible package. Dr. Barnes explores how the healthy brain works, how addictive drugs flood basic reward pathways, and what it feels like to grapple with addiction. She discusses how, for individuals, the combination of genetic and environmental factors determines both vulnerability for addiction and the resilience necessary for recovery. Finally, she shows how American culture, with its emphasis on freewill and individualism, tends to blame the addict for bad choices and personal weakness, thereby impeding political and/or health-related efforts to get the addict what she needs to recover."--Publisher's description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Hijacked brains?
This edition of Hijacked brains has approximately 210 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Hijacked brains?
For most readers, Hijacked brains typically takes between 4h 23m and 2h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Hijacked brains?
The estimated word count for Hijacked brains is approximately 52,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Hijacked brains?
Hijacked brains was written by Henrietta N. Barnes.
When was Hijacked brains published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.