Understanding drugs and behaviour / Andrew Parrott ... [et al.].
| Other author | Parrott, Andrew, PhD. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley, |
| Description | xii, 320 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-289) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2004000221 |
| ISBN | 9780470850596 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0470850590 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780471986409 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0471986402 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |