Addiction in America: Society, Psychology, and Heredity

Almost 40 percent of people living in the United States have an addiction to alcohol, drugs, or some form of tobacco. These addictions cost Americans an estimated $550 billion every year. Clearly, addiction is an enormous problem. "Addictions in America: Society, Psychology, and Heredity" takes a look at what leads people to a life of addiction - the social, psychological, and hereditary factors that might make an individual susceptible to addiction. This book provides you with an overview of…