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Biochemical Society Symposia Volume 59
Neurochemistry of Drug Dependence

Edited By S Wonnacott and GG Lunt

University of Bath, UK

Biochemical Society Symposia

This book brings together neurochemical information about drug targets and their mechanisms on the one hand, with psycho-pharmacological and behavioural studies of drug dependence on the other.

Presented in a jargon-free style, it aims to stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas that will expand the disciplines and enhance our understanding of this important topic. Each chapter begins with a synopsis that summarizes in straightforward language the topics discussed in the subsequent text.

Internationally recognized experts from very diverse disciplines all actively engaged in research on drug use and abuse by man have contributed to this volume.

Chapters cover:

• research on discovery of the opiate receptor
  
• the key role of the dopamine in reward pathways
  
• a receptor for cannabis
  
• the molecular targets of alcohol
  
• the benzodiazepines
  
• and psychomotor stimulants
  
  

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