Author: David M. Grilly
A valuable resource for anyone in the health sciences, Dr. Grilly's book examines human drug use from historical, societal, and
biological perspectives. This scholarly overview provides a rich foundation for
understanding drugs and their usage. In addition to describing basic pharmacological principles, Grilly discusses the general factors behind and approaches for dealing with drug tolerance, dependence, and abuse. By using the most up-to-date research, and by presenting data in concise, jargon-free prose, the author has created one of the most comprehensive and accessible books on the subject. The information is organized from the general to the specific, beginning with a historical
This was an excellent book for those people interested in a psychopharmacological approach to the study of drugs. Each chapter builds on concepts introduced in the previous ones making the book both