Uppers, downers, all arounders : physical and mental effects of psychoactive drugs - Inaba, Darryl; Cohen, William E., 1941- (2014)
Psychoactive drugs: classification and history -- The neurochemistry and the physiology of addiction -- Uppers -- Downers: Opiates/opioids and sedative-hypnotics -- Downers: Alcohol -- All arounders -- Other drugs, other addictions -- Drug use and prevention: from cradle to grave -- Treatment -- Mental health and drugs.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Psychotropic drugs; Psychopharmacology; Drugs of abuse