Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of abused drugs /

"Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Abused Drugs" is a concise and focused volume devoted to the metabolism and measurable effects of drugs on the human body. Beginning with basic concepts and models designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the subject matter, the book deta...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Karch, Steven B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2008.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Abused Drugs" is a concise and focused volume devoted to the metabolism and measurable effects of drugs on the human body. Beginning with basic concepts and models designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the subject matter, the book details the specifics of absorption, distribution, and elimination pathways and rates of commonly abused drugs. It analyzes the effects of drug use on human performance including response time, memory and recall, logical and cognitive processes, as well as physiological changes. Packed with data and comparative studies, this handy volume considers the effects of marketed and prescription medications as well as illicit drugs including opioids, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine, nicotine, and LSD. Containing 29 figures and tables and extensive references, this is a must-have resource for the influence of drug use and abuse on human physiology and performance
Physical Description:1 online resource (189 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781420054583
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