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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... cannabinoid receptors type 2 ( Khalsa et al . , 2002 ) . Via cannabinoid re- ceptors , the cannabinoids found in marijuana appear to act as neuromodulators and may have neuroprotective and glial - cell - modulatory properties ( Carter ...
... cannabinoid receptors type 2 ( Khalsa et al . , 2002 ) . Via cannabinoid re- ceptors , the cannabinoids found in marijuana appear to act as neuromodulators and may have neuroprotective and glial - cell - modulatory properties ( Carter ...
Page 182
... cannabinoid 1 receptors on the presynaptic neuron ( Wilson & Nicoll , 2002 ) . The physiological effects of endocannabinoids via the cannabinoid receptors are only but poorly understood . Despite this paucity of information , however ...
... cannabinoid 1 receptors on the presynaptic neuron ( Wilson & Nicoll , 2002 ) . The physiological effects of endocannabinoids via the cannabinoid receptors are only but poorly understood . Despite this paucity of information , however ...
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... cannabinoid analogues could produce cannabinoid - like compounds that separate therapeutic effects from harmful ones . Nausea . Marijuana diminishes nausea and vomiting ( Kalant , 2001 ) and dron- abinol ( Marinol ) , synthetic delta 9 ...
... cannabinoid analogues could produce cannabinoid - like compounds that separate therapeutic effects from harmful ones . Nausea . Marijuana diminishes nausea and vomiting ( Kalant , 2001 ) and dron- abinol ( Marinol ) , synthetic delta 9 ...
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