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Neuropharmacology of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) : The Science Behind the Headlines / edited by Michael H. Baumann, Richard A. Glennon, Jenny L. Wiley.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Current topics in behavioral neurosciences 1866-3370 ; 32.
- Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 1866-3370 ; 32
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Medicine.
- Neurosciences.
- Pharmacology.
- Public health.
- Psychopharmacology.
- Biomedicine.
- Local Subjects:
- Biomedicine.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Contained In:
- Springer eBooks
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
- System Details:
- text file PDF
- Summary:
- Designer drugs, or new psychoactive substances (NPS), are synthetic chemicals that mimic the effects of classic drugs of abuse. There has been an alarming worldwide increase in the abuse of NPS in recent years. NPS are cheap, easy to obtain, and often legally available. In this volume, leading experts summarize the latest studies regarding the molecular mechanisms of action, behavioral effects, and adverse consequences of popular NPS. Specific chapters clarify the differences between various types of NPS, namely: stimulants, cannabinoids and hallucinogens. Thus, this volume broadens our understanding of NPS and provides insight into the rapidly evolving "new drug" phenomenon. .
- Other Format:
- Printed edition:
- ISBN:
- 9783319524443
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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