Psychopharmacology

This textbook presents the field of psychopharmacology in the context of behavioral disorders. It provides students with a rigorous understanding of the physiology and neurochemistry underlying each disorder, as well as the approaches to their treatment. Each disorder is discussed from a historical context, along with diagnostic criteria and descriptions of typical cases. A critical examination of drug claims is offered, and alternatives to traditional drug therapies that are supported by research are also presented. Throughout, this text discusses how drug effectiveness is measured in both human and animal studies. It is and ideal for undergraduate and pre-professional students.