PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 3ED (PB 2023) Paperback

This significantly updated edition of "Psychopharmacology" offers a thorough scientific exploration of how drugs affect the mind and behavior. Given the increasing rates of psychiatric and behavioral disorders and the rapid development of new drug treatments, this textbook provides crucial in-depth knowledge of how these drugs work. Unlike traditional approaches that categorize drugs by type, this book organizes its content around the behavioral disorders the drugs are intended to treat. This method enhances understanding of the underlying physiology and neurochemistry of these disorders, as well as the strategies used for treatment. Each major diagnostic category is examined from a historical perspective, including diagnostic criteria and descriptions of typical cases. Furthermore, the book carefully details our current understanding of the biological basis of each disorder. Building upon a strong foundation in psychology, neuroanatomy, and physiology, the book also critically evaluates drug claims and explores evidence-based alternatives to traditional drug therapies. Throughout, it explains how drug effectiveness is assessed in both human and animal studies.