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 104
... Insomnia . A frequent use of the benzodiazepines is for insomnia ( Lader , 1999 ) . Some experts recommend that if a benzodiazepine is used for insomnia , the dura- tion of use should be kept to a minimum ( Lader , 1999 ) . In selected ...
... Insomnia . A frequent use of the benzodiazepines is for insomnia ( Lader , 1999 ) . Some experts recommend that if a benzodiazepine is used for insomnia , the dura- tion of use should be kept to a minimum ( Lader , 1999 ) . In selected ...
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... insomnia ( Thase , 1999 ) . Insomnia . Because of its sedating and nonaddictive properties , trazodone is used in the short - term treatment of insomnia and provides and alternative to the use of benzodiazepines ( Lenhart & Buysse ...
... insomnia ( Thase , 1999 ) . Insomnia . Because of its sedating and nonaddictive properties , trazodone is used in the short - term treatment of insomnia and provides and alternative to the use of benzodiazepines ( Lenhart & Buysse ...
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... Insomnia . Insomnia , Anxiety , and Depression . between valerian and placebo were found in sleep structure ( as assessed by polysomnography ) and subjective reports of sleep quality , multiple doses of va- lerian resulted in a reduced ...
... Insomnia . Insomnia , Anxiety , and Depression . between valerian and placebo were found in sleep structure ( as assessed by polysomnography ) and subjective reports of sleep quality , multiple doses of va- lerian resulted in a reduced ...
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