Drug Use, Misuse and Abuse - Psychopharmacology in the 21st Century

"This book presents a new approach to covering the basic principles and major topics found in a typical psychopharmacology course, while adding the newest exciting and controversial findings in the study of drug use, misuse and abuse. Included in this text are major drugs typically covered in an undergraduate psychopharmacology course, including caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines including methamphetamine, alcohol, opiates, marijuana, the hallucinogens, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antianxiety medications. Moreover, the content emphasizes the latest scientific findings in the field, including advances in imaging the living brain. "--

Product details

• Authors: Ca Marczinski, Cecile A. Marczinski, Marczinski Cecile A.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.04.2014
• EAN: 9781118539101
• ISBN: 978-1-118-53910-1
• No. of pages: 480
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, Sociology: customs & traditions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Drug & substance abuse: social aspects, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Drugs and alcohol: social aspects