Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology

by Adam J Prus

Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior presents an introduction to the rapidly advancing field of psychopharmacology by examining how drug actions in the brain affect psychological processes. Author Adam Prus provides historical background to give readers an appreciation for the development of drug treatments and neuroscience over time, covering major topics in psychopharmacology including new drugs and recent trends in drug use. Empirically supported pedagogical features offer students the opportunity to reflect on what they read to ensure understanding before progressing to new content. The Third Edition includes a new chapter on depressants and discussions of major topics such as the opioid epidemic, the risks associated with vaping, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD.

Genres: Textbooks, School

672 pages, Paperback

Published May 12, 2025

Reviews

[Sarah Hand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal physiology review in the beginning chapters. Significant focus on drugs of abuse in the last few chapters. Overall an excellent read as well as reference.

[jessica]

So cool!!!!