Molecular neuropharmacology : a foundation for clinical neuroscience / Eric J. Nestler, Steven E. Hyman, Robert C. Malenka.

New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, [2001], ©2001.

xvi, 539 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

pt. 1. Fundamentals of neuropharmacology -- Basic principles of neuropharmacology -- Neurons and GLIA -- Electrical excitability of neurons -- Synaptic transmission -- Signal transduction pathways in the brain -- Signaling to the nucleus -- pt. 2. Neural substrates of drug action -- Excitatory and inhibitory amino acids -- Catecholamines -- Serotonin, acetylcholine, and histamine -- Neuropeptides and purines -- Neurotrophic factors -- pt. 3. Neuropharmacology of specific neural functions and related disorders -- Autonomic nervous system -- Neuroendocrine control of the internal milieu -- Control of movement -- Mood and emotion -- Reinforcement and addictive disorders -- Higher cognitive function and psychosis -- Sleep, arousal, and attention -- Pain -- Memory and dementias -- Seizures and stroke.

Includes bibliographical references and index.