Why this book?
- For a scientific and non-exaggerated introduction to the mechanism of methamphetamine addiction.
- To understand the impact of crystal meth use on the brain, behavior, and human decision-making.
- For use by adolescents, families, and at-risk individuals as a source of preventive awareness.
- To familiarize therapists with some scientific topics related to crystal meth addiction.
About the book
"The Tale of Kalleh Pacheh, Cream Puffs, and Addiction!" is an educational book about addiction, particularly methamphetamine (crystal meth) use, prepared based on research conducted at the Neurocognitive Laboratory of the Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies. The authors strive to explain the complex subject of addiction in a language understandable to the public while relying on scientific findings from neuroscience.
The book examines topics such as the nature of methamphetamine, its history, behavioral changes resulting from use, psychological dependence, its effect on sleep and energy, paranoia and mental disorders, and treatment methods. The book's structure is designed to be useful for both the general public and families, as well as enthusiasts and practitioners in the field of addiction treatment.
This work is part of the research activities of Hamed Ekhtiari and Azarakhsh Mokri in the fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, and addiction, and is an example of an effort to translate specialized knowledge into public mental health education.
Crystal meth is a very effective and powerful drug that creates a great deal of energy and pleasure for work and activity in its users. However, the question arises here: is this extraordinary power like a genie from a lamp that grants our wishes, or is it a dormant demon that, once it grows and awakens, will destroy our entire household?
From the table of contents
- 1Crystal Meth: Genie of the Magic Lamp or Dormant Demon
- 2What is Methamphetamine?
- 3History
- 4Behavioral Changes Due to Methamphetamine Use
- 5Methamphetamine and Psychological Dependence
- 6Methamphetamine and Temporal Discounting
- 7Methamphetamine, Sleep, and Energy
- 8Methamphetamine and Sexual Function
- 9Methamphetamine, Paranoia, and Psychosis
- 10What is the Matrix Model of Treatment?
- 11Ten Misconceptions About Crystal Meth