Drugs and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology (8th Edition)
Drugs and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology provides a contemporary and comprehensive survey of the field, offering a clear overview of how drugs influence human behavior. Authored by Stephanie Hancock Ph.D. and published by Pearson, this eighth edition continues the personalized and enthusiastic approach the text is known for, helping students understand complex pharmacological developments and their real-world implications.
The text covers fundamental pharmacological concepts, including drug administration, pharmacokinetics, research methodology, and clinical trials. It delves deeply into the mechanics of tolerance and withdrawal, drug conditioning, addiction processes, and the intricate neuroscience of drug action. Each chapter applies these scientific concepts to various classes of recreational and therapeutic drugs, all while providing a necessary historical and social context.
This revised edition has been updated to include the latest research findings and contemporary examples related to drug use and addiction, making it a vital resource for students and professionals interested in the intersection of pharmacology and behavior.
Book Details:
- Title: Drugs and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology
- Author: Stephanie Hancock Ph.D.
- Edition: 8th Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: February 6, 2017
- ISBN-10: 0134405021
- ISBN-13: 978-0134405025