A primer of drug action : a concise, nontechnical guide to the actions, uses, and side effects of psychoactive drugs
Print Book, English, 2001
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H. Holt and Co., New York, 2001
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xiii, 498 pages ; 23 cm
9780805071580, 080507158X
1026360982
pt. 1. Introduction to psychopharmacology: how drugs interact with the body and the brain
pt. 2. Drugs that depress brain function: sedative-hypnotic drugs
pt. 3. Drugs that stimulate brain function: psychostimulants
pt. 4. Drugs that relieve pain: opioid and nonopioid analgesics
pt. 5. Drugs that possess hallocinogenic [sic] or psychedelic properties
pt. 6. Druge abuse
pt. 7. Drugs that are used to treat psychological disorders
"Revised and updated."
"A W.H. Freeman/Owl book."