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Overview
This book is about the science of drugs. It covers the basics of how different drugs work in the body. It also describes how a medicine is developed from its discovery to its launch as a treatment for patients. All the drugs of everyday life are described--antibiotics, painkillers, hormones, anti-cancer and heart drugs, antidepressants and sleeping pills. Recreational drugs - from caffeine to cocaine--are covered too, as are food supplements and herbal medicines. Taking an accessible approach, Susan Aldridge clearly describes the science behind how drugs work."...a thorough introduction to the complexities of drug- mind-body interaction...looks at how drugs work, side effects, hormones, antibiotics, & natural medicines (herbs, minerals, & vitamins)."
Synopsis
Popular science account of how drugs work - including medical, recreational and herbal drugs.
Editorials
From the Publisher
"The book is well crafted and written in an accessible style...Highly recommended for general readers; undergraduate and graduate students; and professionals." CHOICE"This is an important book for health professional and public libraries...This is a subject area that student and practicing pharmacists should know more about, not only for their own enjoyment in learning about the history of drugs, but also to become more aware of their patients' and consumers' beliefs about substances they view as 'magic molecules.'" American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education