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Understanding Drugs and Behaviour
Andrew Parrott, Alun Morinan, Mark Moss, Andrew Scholey
- 336 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Understanding Drugs and Behaviour
Andrew Parrott, Alun Morinan, Mark Moss, Andrew Scholey
About This Book
This textbook provides an introduction to the action that various drugs have on the brain and behavior. Because most students find this topic interesting, it creates an opportunity for learning about basic physiology that can otherwise be perceived as tedious. In addition to exploring the physiology of the effects of drugs, the book also covers the social consequences and health implications, making it ideal for use in health psychology and health promotion also. Chapters include common substances such as tobacco and alcohol, "hard" drugs such as amphetamines, Ecstasy, and cocaine, with a final section considering drugs used in the treatment of major psychiatric disorders. Written by experienced lecturers, Understanding Drugs and Behaviour simplifies teaching by including chapter overviews, questions that the student should be able to answer at the end of each chapter, and a clear structure throughout.
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Table of contents
- Understanding Drugs and Behaviour
- Contents
- About the authors
- Preface
- Part I Drugs and Their Actions
- Part II Non-medical Use of Psychoactive Drugs
- Part III Clinical and Medicinal Use of Drugs
- Part IV Final Overview
- Glossary
- Key psychopharmacology and addiction journals
- Internet sources of information about psychoactive drugs
- References
- Index