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Review of the seventh edition: '...one of the most commended surveys of psychoactive drugs available which can be commended as essential reading and a resource for any kind of drug education programme...Clear lucid text and diagrams, ...suitable for both personal study and library use.' - Journal of the Institute of Health Education Now in its eighth edition, Dr Julien's book is the definitive introductory guide to the effects of psychoactive drugs on the brain and behaviour. As ever, the author presents an in-depth survey of his subject, communicating in an easily accessible style. The latest research findings and developments in the field are included in this edition, and the text has been completely revised. Students of neuropsychopharmacology, pharmacology and psychology will find this book invaluable.
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Robert M. Julien, M.D., Ph.D., is staff anesthesiologist at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.
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“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 & Company
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0716731134
- ISBN 13 9780716731139
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages548
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