Supplies information on the commonly used psychiatric drugs as well as details regarding side effects, dosages, and precautions. This book explores non-drug therapies such as dietary treatments, exercise, relaxation techniques, and self-hypnosis as well as information on how to combine drug, non-drug, and alternative therapies for maximum benefit.

Addresses the mechanisms of action of each drug and drug class presented, theories about the etiology of major psychological disorders and rationales for drug treatment, as well as the uses and limitations of psychopharmacology in patient care. This guide is an introduction to the pharmacology of drugs that affect the mind and behaviour.

Suitable for undergraduates in pharmacology and the neurosciences, postgraduate neuropharmacologists, psychiatrists in training and in practice and medical researchers. This book includes a chapter on clinical trials and their importance in assessing the efficacy and safety of psychotropic drugs.