What are the effects of psychoactive drugs on aspects of human behaviour, such as creativity, memory and sexuality? How effective are such drugs in treating mental disorders? How are new drugs tested and licensed?
An intriguing introduction to the study of psychopharmacology, this fully revised and updated edition of Drugs and Behavior presents a unique analysis of the ways in which human behaviour is affected by drugs, rather than simply by categories of drugs. The text covers the principles of neurotransmission, pharmacokinetics and drug classification. Issues of new drug development, including drug dangers and benefits, legalization and the prevention and treatment of drug abuse, are also discussed.
By:
Fred Leavitt
Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 165mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 910g
ISBN: 9780803947849
ISBN 10: 0803947844
Pages: 536
Publication Date: 02 February 1995
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Neurotransmission Principles of Drug Action Classification Variability in Response to Drugs New Drugs Development, Testing and Promotion Pharmacological Dangers and Benefits of Psychoactive Drugs Effects of Drugs on the Embryo, Fetus and Developing Young The Question of Legalization Users and Abusers of Drugs Prevention of Drug Abuse A Short and Depressing Chapter Treatment of Drug Abuse Psychopharmacotherapy Methodological Issues Psychopharmacotherapy Memory Creativity Sexual Behavior Aggression and Violence Sleep
