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

A Primer of Drug Action: The Comprehensive Guide to the Actions, Uses, and Side Effects of Psychoactive Drugs: "Primer Drug Action"

by RobertM.Julien (Author)

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A Primer of Drug Action addresses the mechanisms of action of each drug and drug class presented, current theories about the etiology of major psychological disorders and rationales for drug treatment, as well as the uses and limitations of psychopharmacology in patient care. This definitive guide has been completely revised and updated to again make it the most current and comprehensive introduction to the pharmacology of drugs that affect the mind and behaviour.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 704
 Edition: 11th Revised edition
 Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Published: 18 Dec 2007
ISBN 10: 1429206799
ISBN 13: 9781429206792

Media Reviews
A complete, unbiased, and professional review of psychoactive drugs. -- American Journal of Psychiatry
A concise, easily readable guide to actions, uses, and side effects of psychoactive drugs . . . This book covers general principles of each class of psychoactive drugs and specific information about each drug within that class. It looks at mechanisms of action, theories about etiologies of major psychological disorders and rationale for drug treatment, and uses and limitations of psychopharmacology. It also includes basic explanations of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Drugs of compulsive use are emphasized. Each of the 20 chapters examines current and future directions in drug research (including drugs not yet available for clinical use). An interesting new chapter on herbal medications has been added. A brief glossary is included. This is a bold attempt to capture the explosion of knowledge about psychoactive substances . . . This is a good, comprehensive review that has organized and presented a massive amount of often disparate information into a comprehensible, easy to use book. --Nancy Schell, MD (Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center), Doody Review Services
Since the primer's first edition 20 years ago, much has been learned about psychoactive drugs, their use in the treatment of mental disorders, and their potential for misuse. Chapters cover principles of drug action, properties of specific drugs, pharmacotherapy for various disorders, and societal issues. The primer's goal is to present information in clear language, free of jargon, for students and general readers, though scholarly syntax is the norm throughout. -- Book News
This in-depthsurvey of the effects of psychoactive drugs on the brain and behavior includes an expanded discussion of drug action and new discoveries in psychopharmacology since 1975. Surprisingly simple language lend insights to details on the actions, uses and side effects of these drugs. A valuable . . . reference addition. -- Midwest Book Review
Author Bio
ROBERT M. JULIEN, is Anaesthetist at the St Vincent Hospital and Medical Centre, Portland, Oregon, USA.