Drugs and the Brain
By
Solomon H. Snyder
Solomon H. Snyder
1986 • 228 pages

Looks at the workings of the brain and the nervous system; discusses opiates, stimulants, and hallucinogens; and explains how drugs are used to treat depression, schizophrenia, and brain disorders

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