Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior, now in its 3rd edition, offers a comprehensive and integrative approach to the study of how psychoactive substances affect the nervous system and influence behavior. Authors Jerrold S. Meyer and Linda F. Quenzer provide a balanced perspective that spans from historical accounts of drug use to the latest clinical and preclinical behavioral studies. The text is specifically designed to help readers understand the intricate relationships between the behavioral effects of drugs and their specific mechanisms of action within the brain.
The content explores the fundamental principles of neurobiology and pharmacology, detailing how various chemical agents interact with neurotransmitter systems. This edition covers a wide breadth of topics, including the biological basis of drug addiction, the pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders, and the social and historical context of both therapeutic and recreational drug use. By bridging the gap between basic neuroscience and clinical application, this work serves as an essential resource for those studying the intersection of chemistry, biology, and psychology.
Book Details and Metadata
- Full Title: Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior
- Author(s): Jerrold S. Meyer and Linda F. Quenzer
- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Publisher: Sinauer Associates (an imprint of Oxford University Press)
- Publication Date: March 12, 2018
- ISBN-10: 1605355550
- ISBN-13: 978-1605355559