Sixty-seven academics and researchers from North America and Europe contribute 34 chapters bringing together for the first time in one volume research on implicit cognitive processes relevant for the understanding of addictive behaviors and their prevention or treatment. Coverage includes definitions, general theoretical issues, and functional dual-process models; assessment of implicit cognition in addiction research; brain mechanisms underlying addiction; emotion, motivation, context, and acute drug effects on implicit cognition; various addictions, including tobacco, alcohol, drugs, gambling, and cross-addictive behaviors; implications of the implicit cognition approach for interventions in addiction; and invited commentaries and general discussion. For researchers, graduate students, and practitioners in clinical psychology, health psychology and behavioral medicine, and substance use and abuse. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)