Choose drugs of abuse, analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they relate to the following.Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use.

Psychoactive drug

Choose drugs of abuse, analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they relate to the following.Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use.

neurotransmitters affected, receptors, route of administration, half-life, doses, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and other important facets of the drug.

If there is no accepted therapeutic use for the drug, evaluate and describe the actions of the drug with regard to the abuse process.

The paper:

  • Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length, excluding title page and references page, and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.