A Primer of Drug Action: A Concise Nontechnical Guide to the Actions, Uses, and Side Effects of Psychoactive Drugs

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Synopsis
Since 1975, Robert Julien's A Primer of Drug Action has been the definitive guide to the effects of psychoactive drugs on the brain and on behavior. Now fully updated, this popular guide continues to lead the way through a rapidly changing field, providing readers with a clear, contemporary, and objective look at every drug and medication that either positively or adversely affects brain function. This edition includes important new information on:-Herbal medications-Drug therapy for behavioral and anxiety disorders-Clinical practice guidelines for treating psychological disorders-Depression and the action of antidepressant drugs-The use of newer anticonvulsants in the treatment of bipolar disorder, pain syndromes, and behavioral disorders-Drug therapy for children, adolescents and the elderly-"New generation" antipsychotic agentsAuthoritative, comprehensive, and suitable for those with little background in biology, A Primer of Drug Action is an indispensable source of information for anyone interested in drug use, abuse, and education.
Copyright:
2001

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
512 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781466851184
Related ISBNs:
9780805071580
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co.
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
W. H. Freeman and Company
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Reference, Health, Mind and Body, Medicine
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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