Mind, Brain, and Drug: An Introduction to PsychopharmacologyCovering the basic principles of psychopharmacology, this textbook presents psychopharmacology and drugs of abuse in a readily understood manner. With all of the latest research and a straightforward, engaging writing style, Hedges offers complete coverage of the field without being unnecessarily detailed--and, as a result, provides students with a thorough introduction to this increasingly important area. |
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... occur when receptors are antagonized by a psychotropic drug , up regulation , that is , an increase in overall receptor number or binding efficiency , may occur as the neuron attempts to counter the paucity of neurotransmitter . To ...
... occur when receptors are antagonized by a psychotropic drug , up regulation , that is , an increase in overall receptor number or binding efficiency , may occur as the neuron attempts to counter the paucity of neurotransmitter . To ...
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... occur ( Sporer , 1999 ) . Overdose involving opiates often occurs in the context of other drug use ( Sporer , 1999 ) , such as alcohol and benzodiazepines ( Sporer , 2003 ) . One factor in deaths associated with heroin and other drugs ...
... occur ( Sporer , 1999 ) . Overdose involving opiates often occurs in the context of other drug use ( Sporer , 1999 ) , such as alcohol and benzodiazepines ( Sporer , 2003 ) . One factor in deaths associated with heroin and other drugs ...
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... occur ( Brust , 1993 ) . The blend- ing of perceptions from different sensory modalities - synesthesia - occurs with LSD use . For example , in the synesthesia associated with LSD use , people may hear sights , feel colors , and see ...
... occur ( Brust , 1993 ) . The blend- ing of perceptions from different sensory modalities - synesthesia - occurs with LSD use . For example , in the synesthesia associated with LSD use , people may hear sights , feel colors , and see ...
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