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Informationen zum Autor Scott A. Bailey is Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology at Texas Lutheran University. His research interests include the biological basis of learning and memory. He has written numerous articles in psychopharmacology for the Bulletin of the Psychonomic Societyand the Sociey for Neuroscience; was a contributor to the Blackwell Handbook on Research Methods in Experimental Psychology; and is the author of a study guide and test bank for a leading introductory psychology text. Cathy A. Grover is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Emporia State University. Her research interests include behavioral neurotoxicology! neuropsychopharmacology! and the biological basis of learning and memory. Klappentext Providing an introduction to psychoactive drugs and behavior, this book focuses on the interrelationship between the psychological and physiological processes that are generally overlooked. Zusammenfassung In a student-friendly and accessible manner! this text offers students both a scientific examination of the effects of drugs on behaviour and an understanding of the contemporary issues related to drug use and abuse. Inhaltsverzeichnis Basic Issues in Drug Research. Chapter 1 The Context of Psychoactive Drugs and Drug Use. Chapter 2 Sources of Drug Effect Variability. Overview of Nervous System! Nerve Cell Activity! and Addictive Behavior. Chapter 3 Brain and Behavior. Chapter 4 Neurotransmission and Drug Pharmacodynamics. Chapter 5 Addictive Behavior. Specific Agents. Chapter 6 Xanthines. Chapter 7 Nicotine. Chapter 8 Cocaine! Amphetamines and Other Behavioral Stimulants. Chapter 9 Alcohol. Chapter 10 Other Central Nervous System Depressants. Chapter 11 Opioids. Chapter 12 Marijuana and Hashish. Chapter 13 Hallucinogens. Chapter 14 Psychotherapeutic Drugs. Drug Use in Perspective. Chapter 15 Drug Use in Perspective
