Pharmacological aspects.
Select a psychoactive drug that is of pharmacological interest to you.
Analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they relate to the following:
- neurotransmitters affected,
- receptors,
- route of administration,
- half-life, doses, side effects,
- drug interactions
- , contraindications, and other important facets of the drug.
Explain theĀ above aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use.
If there is no accepted therapeutic use for the drug, evaluate and describe the actions of the drug with regard to the abuse process.