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Mind, Brain, and Drug An Introduction to Psychopharmacology

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ISBN-10: 0205355560

ISBN-13: 9780205355563

Edition: 2006

Authors: Dawson Hedges, Colin Burchfield

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Covering the basic principles of psychopharmacology, this textbook presents psychopharmacology and drugs of abuse in a readily understood manner. With all of the latest research and a straightforward, engaging writing style, Hedges offers complete coverage of the field without being unnecessarily detailed--and, as a result, provides students with a thorough introduction to this increasingly important area.
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Book details

List price: $122.80
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/12/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English

Preface
The Neurobiological Basis of Psychotropic Drug Action and Biology of Mental Disorders
Neurons, Synapses, and the Brain: A Brief Introduction to Neuroscience
The Neuron
The Cell body
Receptors
Dendrites
Axons
The Action Potential
Types of Neurons
The Synapse
Neuroglial Cells
Overview of Neuroanatomy
Peripheral Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Summary
Study Questions
Neurotransmitters and Receptors
Neurotransmitters and Their Receptors
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Gamma Amino Benzoic Acid
Glutamate
Opioid Neuropeptides
Melatonin
Summary
Study Questions
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Route of Administration
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism and Elimination
Drug Half-Life and Steady State
Pharmacodynamics
Potency and Efficacy
Dose-Response Curves
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