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Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications (Essential Psychopharmacology Series) |
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Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.8918
EAN: 9780521673761
ISBN: 0521673763
Label: Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1132
Publication Date: 2008-03-17
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Studio: Cambridge University Press
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Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology is intended as a primer text for this field, and can be read cover to cover by anyone from the novice to the expert. Expanded and fully revised, this third edition enlists advances in neurobiology and recent clinical developments to explain with renewed clarity the concepts underlying drug treatment of psychiatric disorders. Features of this edition are clinical advances in antipsychotic and antidepressant therapy. It includes new coverage of sleep disorders, chronic pain, and disorders of impulse control. This remains the essential text for students, scientists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals.
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Summary: Lucid and readable with very helpful color diagrams
Comment: I am a Masters Degree student in counseling and was introduced to Stahl's writings in a Counseling and Physiology course taught by an M.D. This book provides color diagrams with very lucid descriptions and explanations of how various chemical substances impact brain functioning. I bought the second edition because of the price difference but for my application this edition is more than sufficient. I wanted to understand the action of drugs (licit and illicit) at the level of neurotransmission in the brain. I also wanted to better understand the physiological aspects of phychological disorders such as bipolar. There is an entire chapter dedicated to depression and bipolar disorders.
While I do not subscribe to the "disease" model prevelant in biological psychiatry today I wanted to gain a better understanding of the alleged "chemical imbalance" often mentioned by people suffering from psychological disorders or by others who want to label a reason for the symptons they observe in loved ones. Having said that, there is no question that we are composed of cells and neurons that participate in neurochemical interactions that affect what goes on in our brain which in turn produces certain bodily and pshychological outcomes. This book provides answers to the questions of how all of that works as well as how medications work in treating symptoms of psychological disorders and addictions to substances.
David Bradford
Atlanta, USA
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Summary: Excellent, informative, and utterly lacking in a few places
Comment: Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology is an excellent,informative tome on current medications.
That being said, the book utterly lacks any information on the differences in responses to these drugs along ethnic diversity lines, or gender differences, or interactions with commonly used herbs or supplements.
The topic of diversity and supplement usage is extremely relevant in today's world and knowledge of the these subjects will only increase our clients' comfort.
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Summary: The Ultimate Psychopharmacologic Textbook
Comment: The new edition of Stahl's... is amazing. It keeps the same friendly and easy-to-read texts and figures, but is much more complete in its subjects.
I'm very glad to had adquired this book, no doubt its going to improve my understanding about neurobiology/psychopharmacology. For sure, an outstanding masterpiece!
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Summary: Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications (Essential Psychopharmacology Series)
Comment: Excellent book and most helpful. I really appreciate my amazon connection. I have never had any difficulties or disappointments.
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Summary: Excellent text
Comment: Would highly recommend this text to anyone who is interested in neurological or psychiatric disorders. Very good illustrations and explanations.
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