Binding: Paperback
Description: This third edition of Drugs the Brain and Behavior provides a comprehensive overview of the brain and explores the clinical and pharmacological issues surrounding drug abuse and dependence. Dr Brick provides definitions historic discoveries about the nervous system and original eye - catching illustrations to discuss the brain/behavior relationship basic neuroanatomy neurophysiology and the mechanistic actions of mood - altering drugs. Topics include: how psychoactive drugs affect cognition behavior and emotion; the brain/behavior relationship; the specific effects of major addictive and psychoactive drug groups; new definitions and thinking about abuse and dependence; and the medical uses of drugs such as cannabinoids. A new chapter on biobehavioral markers explores how markers can guide the clinician in the diagnosis of some disorders. This book offers a quick reference guide which uses a balance of instruction illustrations tables and formulas that will give you a broad lasting introduction to this intriguing subject. Drugs the Brain and Behavior is an invaluable resource for students in the field nurses psychologists counsellors physicians and other health care professionals.
Title: Drugs The Brain And Behavior The Pharmacology Of Therapeutics And Drug Use Disorders
Author(s): Brick John (Intoxikon International Pennsylvania Usa)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781032419787
Pages: 308 Pages, 40 Tables, Black And White; 38 Line Drawings, Black And White; 38 Illustrations, Black An
Publication Date: 3/26/2024
Category: Addiction & Therapy