Bibliograph

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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-289) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Understanding drugs and behaviour

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

54029471

Responsibility statement

Andrew Parrott ... [et al]

Table Of Contents

Drugs and their actions -- Psychoactive drugs: introduction and overview -- The brain, neurones 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, barbituates, and benzodiazepines -- Alcoholism and drug dependency -- Clinical and medicinal use of drugs -- Antipsychotics for schizophrenia -- Antidepressants and mood stabilizers -- Nootropics for Alzheimer's disease -- Cognitive enhancers -- Final overview -- Current knowledge and future possibilities

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