Drugs Of Abuse: Pharmacology And Molecular Mechanisms

Drugs of Abuse: Pharmacology and Molecular Mechanisms

Drug abuse has been, and continues to be, a global societalissue with diverse sets of impacts. Drugs of Abuse: Pharmacologyand Molecular Mechanisms introduces the basic principles ofpharmacology and neuroscience of drug abuse. Understanding thechemistry of commonly ab drugs and their impact on brainfunction will provide students and researchers with a more profoundunderstanding of the molecular basis of drug abuse andaddiction.

Drugs of Abuse: Pharmacology and Molecular Mechanismsopens with a brief history of drug use and abuse. Subsequentsections look at specific families of drugs, including stimulants,depressants, and hallucinogens among others, and explore how theirchemical make-up interacts with brain function. The final chapterprovides a brief overview of clinical substance abusetreatment.

Providing a concise, accessible introductory overview of thetopic, Drugs of Abuse: Pharmacology and Molecular Mechanismswill be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and othersinterested in how drugs interact with the brain.

Introduces readers to the basic principles of neuroscience andpharmacology as related to drug use and abuse. 

• Explores how the chemical make-up of drugs interact with thebrain and can lead to addiction
• Includes coverage of a wide array of commonly ab familiesof drugs, including stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, andothers.
• Provides an essential introduction to the chemical andmolecular underpinnings of drug use and abuse