Why do people join cults? How do cults exert such a strong influence over their members' beliefs and even their appearance? These and other questions about the operation of cult groups are answered in this unique book. The psychological forces that enable cults to exert their intense influence are [...]

This book examines the spectrum of addictions-related problems across different cultures worldwide, highlighting differences and similarities between clinical practices based on neurobiological similarities, and epidemiological and socio-cultural differences.[...]