Neuropathology of drug abuse / Andreas Büttner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Büttner, Andreas, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drug abuse--Physiological aspects.

Drug abuse.

Pathology.

Medical jurisprudence.

Neurosciences.

Neuropathology.

Substance-Related Disorders.

Medical Subjects:

Neuropathology.

Substance-Related Disorders.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2021]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge concerning neuropathologies resulting from drug abuse. The first chapters offer readers detailed information on the neurobiological basics of drug abuse and the results of neuroimaging studies in drug abusers. The focus of the book is on neuropathological findings in drug abusers for the predominant substances, which include cannabis, opiates, cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamine and a broad spectrum of designer drugs. These findings are supported by histological illustrations and discussed in connection with recent scientific publications. A chapter specifically addressing clinicians is also included, and highlights the implications for further therapy. The book is essential reading for neuropathologists, neurologists, neuroradiologists and psychiatrists, as well as other health professionals and scientists interested and engaged in the problem of drug abuse. Although a great deal of data has been derived from animal models and from human neuroimaging studies, little is known about the morphological effects of drug abuse on the human brain. In recent years, fundamental drug-induced effects on the cellular elements of the brain have been detected. These alterations might not only be the substrate of the neuroimaging data but might also have implications for clinical research and therapy. In addition, drug abuse may induce premature neurodegeneration.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Neurobiological Basics of Drug Abuse

Chapter 3. Neuroimaging Studies in Drug Abusers

Chapter 4. Basic Substance Characteristics and Neuropathological Findings in Drug Abusers

Chapter 5. Neuropathological Findings in Drug Abusers

Chapter 6. Neurotoxicity and Neurodegeneration of Drug Abuse

Chapter 7. Summary and Implications for Research.

Notes:

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 22, 2020).

Other Format:

Print version: Büttner, Andreas. Neuropathology of drug abuse.

ISBN:

9783030605315

3030605310

OCLC:

1204135221

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.