Understanding Drugs and Behaviour describes in detail how the main psychoactive drugs can alter brain chemistry and modify behaviour. Written by experienced lecturers with a high level of research expertise, all the main drugs used in today s society are included, such as alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, LSD and Ecstacy, opiates, CNS stimulants, as well as clinical medications.

 Teaching and learning features include:

• Chapter overviews     



• In-depth core material   



• End of chapter questions   



• Key references



• Extensive glossary     



• Journals and websites of interest

 This introductory text will be of use to students of psychology, behavioural sciences, health sciences, nursing, physiology and pharmacology.