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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Page 102
... the sexual assault . Gamma- hydroxybutyrate , an endogenous analogue of GABA , is also used in date rape . These drugs are also used to facilitate sexual assault because 102 CHAPTER FIVE Drug-Drug Interactions Adverse Effects.
... the sexual assault . Gamma- hydroxybutyrate , an endogenous analogue of GABA , is also used in date rape . These drugs are also used to facilitate sexual assault because 102 CHAPTER FIVE Drug-Drug Interactions Adverse Effects.
Page 305
... this are often difficult to assess as any number of factors could have contributed to the woman's hypomania in addition to the ginkgo , such ST . JOHN'S WORT , GINGKO , KAVA , AND VALERIAN 305 Drug-Drug Interactions Adverse Effects.
... this are often difficult to assess as any number of factors could have contributed to the woman's hypomania in addition to the ginkgo , such ST . JOHN'S WORT , GINGKO , KAVA , AND VALERIAN 305 Drug-Drug Interactions Adverse Effects.
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... adverse effects of , 250 GABA , 250 mania , 250 tinnitus , 307 Tofranil , see imipramine tolerance , 57-58 , 341 toluene , 194 associated brain changes , 194 Topamax , see topiramate topiramate , 49,250 , 335 , 337 adverse effects of ...
... adverse effects of , 250 GABA , 250 mania , 250 tinnitus , 307 Tofranil , see imipramine tolerance , 57-58 , 341 toluene , 194 associated brain changes , 194 Topamax , see topiramate topiramate , 49,250 , 335 , 337 adverse effects of ...
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