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A Primer of Drug Action: A Concise, Nontechnical Guide to the Actions, Uses, and Side Effects of Psychoactive Drugs - Hardcover
Synopsis
A detailed yet nontechnical discussion of general principles of each class of psychoactive drugs, addressing the mechanisms of action of each drug and drug class, current theories about the etiology of major psychological disorders and rationales for drug treatment, and uses and limitations of psychopharmacology in overall patient management. This eighth edition reflects advances in the field since 1995, such as new antipsychotics, opioid agonists, and psychedelics, and offers expanded material on ADHD, alternatives to lithium, anabolic steroids, and antidepressants. Also new to this edition is are clinical guidelines for treating psychological disorders, and appendices on non-opioid analgesics, oral contraceptives, drugs for Parkinsonism, and an illustrated introduction to the brain, the neuron, and synaptic transmission. For professionals and students in counseling, psychology, and psychotherapy, assuming minimal background in biology. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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About the Author
Robert M. Julien, M.D., Ph.D., is staff anesthesiologist at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.
Review
“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-depth survey 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
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- PublisherW H Freeman & Co
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0716731126
- ISBN 13 9780716731122
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages548
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