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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, and the uses and limitations of psychopharmacology in patient care. Now in its Tenth Edition, 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 behavior.
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Julien (St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, Oregon) updates the reference to incorporate the many new anxiolytics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics that have come onto the drug market since 2002. The sections remain: how drugs interact with the body and the brain, drugs that depress brain function, drugs that stimulate brain function, drugs used to treat psychological disorders, special topics in psychotherapeutics, and agents primarily considered as drugs of abuse. The glossary still does not indicate pronunciation. The editions between 1975 and 1998 were published by W. H. Freeman. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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