Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior
A highly current and accessible introduction to psychopharmacology,
combining clear explanations of drug action with historical context
and contemporary developments in neuroscience, clinical applications,
regulation, and mental health treatment.
Brain & Behavior
DSM-5-TR
Fourth Edition
This text connects the mechanisms of drug action with neuroscience,
behavior, historical development, and contemporary clinical use.
A Clear, Contemporary Introduction to Psychopharmacology
Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology
presents the fundamental concepts and principles of psychopharmacology
in an accessible, student-friendly framework.
Author Adam Prus integrates approachable
explanations of drug action with historical context, helping readers
understand how drug treatments and patterns of use have developed over time.
The Fourth Edition also reflects important contemporary developments,
updated clinical applications, legal changes, statistics, and information
from DSM-5-TR.
From Drug Action to Modern Clinical Use
Build a foundation in the core concepts and principles
that explain how psychoactive drugs exert their effects.
Explore how psychopharmacology links drug mechanisms,
neuroscience, and behavioral outcomes.
Understand how drug treatments, patterns of use,
and pharmacological thinking have evolved.
Engage with newer trends, clinical applications,
updated regulation, and recent pharmacological approaches.
Reflecting a Rapidly Changing Psychopharmacology Landscape
The Fourth Edition incorporates newer developments in drug use,
clinical applications, pharmacological treatments, regulation,
diagnostic information, and contemporary research.
New Topics & Contemporary Developments
Understand How Psychopharmacology Got Here
Historical context helps readers see how drug use,
treatment approaches, and scientific understanding
developed into modern psychopharmacology.
Drug Use
Follow changes in how psychoactive substances have been used over time.
Drug Treatments
Understand how pharmacological treatment approaches have evolved.
Contemporary Practice
Connect historical development with current clinical and scientific perspectives.
Accessible Enough to Learn — Current Enough to Matter
A Strong Foundation for Students of Brain, Behavior & Drugs
Especially useful for learners seeking an accessible,
up-to-date introduction to the fundamental concepts
and principles of psychopharmacology.
Build a Modern Foundation in Psychopharmacology
Explore drug action, neuroscience, historical development,
contemporary clinical applications, regulation,
and updated Fourth Edition content.
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