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The Nature of Drugs

The Nature of Drugs

History, Pharmacology, and Social Impact
HealthScience
Pages
368
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the intricate world of drugs, examining their development, how they interact with the body, and their effects. It provides a detailed look into pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, offering a scientific perspective on these substances. The text is a comprehensive resource for understanding the fundamental principles behind drug action and design.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Health Science

About the author

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Alexander T. Shulgin

Alexander Theodore Shulgin was an American medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. He is credited with introducing MDMA to psychologists in the late 1970s for psychopharmaceutical use and for the discovery, synthesis and personal bioassay of over 230 psychoactive compounds for their psychedelic and entactogenic potential.