Behavioral Pharmacology of Drug Abuse: A Comprehensive Update

Authored by Jun-Xu Li, this book provides an in-depth update on our current understanding of animal and human behavioral pharmacology in major classes of drugs of abuse, including nicotine, alcohol, opioids, psychostimulants, and hallucinogens. It also delves into drug-environment interactions, neurochemical mechanisms, and medications developments.

This volume aims to update the field of behavioral pharmacology based on new knowledge gained in the past decade. It features accurate and updated reviews from selected experts on covered topics, making it a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the field.

Key topics include:

• Nicotine and its effects on behavior
• Alcohol and its impact on human behavior
• Opioids and their role in drug abuse
• Psychostimulants and their behavioral pharmacology
• Hallucinogens and their effects on human behavior
• Drug-environment interactions and their implications
• Neurochemical mechanisms underlying drug abuse
• Medications developments for treating drug abuse

With its comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Behavioral Pharmacology of Drug Abuse: Current Status, Volume 93 is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of drug abuse and its treatment.

Publication Details:

Published by: Elsevier Science

Publication Date: March 25, 2022

Language: English

ISBN: 9780323915267, 9780323915274