Understanding drugs and behaviour / Andrew Parrott ... [et al.].

Other author Parrott, Andrew, PhD.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley,
Descriptionxii, 320 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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Contents Drugs and their actions -- Psychoactive drugs: introduction and overview -- The brain, neurons and neurotransmission -- Principles of drug action -- Non-medical use of psychoactive drugs -- CNS stimulants: amphetamine, cocaine, and caffeine -- Nicotine and cigarette smoking -- LSD and ecstasy/MDMA -- Cannabis -- Heroin and opiates -- CNS depressants: alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines -- Alcoholism and drug dependence -- Clinical and medicinal use of drugs -- Antipsychotics for schizophrenia -- Antidepressants and mood stabilisers -- Nootropics for Alzheimer's disease -- Cognitive enhancers -- Final overview -- Current knowledge and future possibilities.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [257]-289) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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LCCN 2004000221
ISBN9780470850596 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0470850590 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780471986409 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0471986402 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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