Welcome! The tabs above will lead you to print and electronic sources of information about all types of addictions, including drug, alcohol, sex, eating and gambling addictions. Since information on addictions can be found in many disciplines such as human services, health, psychology, medicine, sociology and the sciences, researching this area can be challenging. An SU librarian is always available to help you find information sources for your project.
Harold Shaffer, Human Services faculty member, provided valuable content for this Research Guide.
Scientists at the Lexington Hospital began mapping the brain to learn the effects of many abused substances and the causes of addiction. Drugs studied range from the opiates and barbiturates to nicotine and cocaine. The Addiction Research Center neuroscientists are continuing this pioneering work to identify receptor sites in the nervous system for all types of psychoactive drugs. The work includes basic molecular studies, preclinical work with animals, and clinical studies with human volunteers
