Neurochemistry of Abused Drugs

by MD, FFFLM, Steven B. Karch (Editor)

Overview

Extracted from the Drug Abuse Handbook, 2nd edition, to give you just the information you need at an affordable price.

Beginning with a detailed look at individual drugs and their effects on the brain, Neurochemistry of Abused Drugs considers the changes in neurotransmitter levels and discusses the relationship of these

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040079867
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/09/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	168
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Steven B. Karch MD, FFFLM

Table of Contents

The Dopamine Transporter and Addiction, Neurochemistry of Nicotine Dependence, Neurochemical Substrates of Habitual Tobacco Smoking, Neurochemical and Neurobehavioral Consequences of Methamphetamine Abuse, Neurochemical Adaptations and Cocaine Dependence, Neuropsychiatric Consequences of Chronic Cocaine Abuse, Neurobiology of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, or Ecstasy ), Index