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description: By examining human drug use from historical societal and biological perspectives Grilly: Drugs and Human Behavior Fifth Edition provides a rich foundation for understanding drugs affecting the brain. In addition to describing basic pharmacological principles this text discusses the general factors behind drug tolerance dependence and abuse and approaches for dealing with these problems. Pharmacotherapy for the major mental disorders is described from both biochemical and clinical efficacy perspectives. By using the most up-to-date research and by presenting data in concise jargon-free prose the author has created one of the most comprehensive and accessible books on the subject.This book: incorporates the most up-to-date research to provide students with the most accurate information in the field including a detailed discussion of new perspectives on the mechanisms behind antidepressant drugs and coverage of new FDA-approved drugs used...
language: English
title: Drugs and Human Behavior
publisher: Allyn & Bacon