Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology
Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications
by:
Stephen M. Stahl
in:
Biology
Summary:
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of psychopharmacology, explaining how drugs affect the brain and behavior for various psychiatric disorders. It combines neuroscientific foundations with clinical applications, offering detailed mechanisms of action for psychotropic drugs and their practical use in patient care.
Key points:
1. Neurotransmission: The book highlights the role of neurotransmission in mental health and how its imbalance can cause psychiatric disorders. It also explains how psychotropic drugs alter this process.
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