Introducing the basic principles of neuroscience and pharmacology, The Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse educates students on the chemical mechanisms and physiological effects of commonly abused drugs. Covering stimulants and depressants, chapters cover neurophysiology and neurochemistry as well as the cultural context and history of various classes of stimulants. Designed as a resource for undergraduate students majoring in neuroscience, physiological psychology, biology, physiology, and biochemistry, this valuable textbook presents up–to–date coverage of clinical neuroscience while educating students on the physiological and psychological effects of drug use. INDICE: Contributor List Preface Acknowledgments 1 Introduction Part I Stimulants 2 Biochemistry of Neurotransmission 3 Amphetamine and Amphetamine Analogs 4 Cocaine Part II Depressants, Sedative Hypnotics, and Anxiolytics 5 Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates Part III Dissociative Anesthetics 6 Phencyclidine and Ketamine 7 γHydroxybutyrate Part IV Analgesics 8 Morphine and Morphine Analogs Part V Hallucinogens 9 Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and Mescaline 10 Marijuana 11 Inhalants and Miscellaneous Drugs Part VI Recovery and Relapse 12 Treatment of Substance Dependency Index
- ISBN: 978-1-118-28845-0
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 25/04/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés