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Sex, Drugs and Rock ’n’ Roll takes readers through the science of pleasure, from the physiological effects of drugs to the psychological and emotional changes they provoke. Drawing on research from neuropsychology, physiology, and popular science, the book examines how substances influence emotions, cognition, and sensory experiences. Covering topics such as hedonic states, brain chemistry, and the role of culture in drug use, it offers insight into the science-that-shapes-our-hunger for adventure and the ways our drives shape the world.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Zoe Cormier
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