Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior 4th edition by Prus

Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior, 4th Edition by Prus explains how psychoactive substances affect the brain, behavior, cognition, emotion, and addiction processes. Published by Sage, the text introduces key neuroscience concepts while examining drug classes such as stimulants, depressants, opioids, cannabinoids, hallucinogens, and psychiatric medications. It connects biological mechanisms with behavioral outcomes, tolerance, dependence, treatment issues, and social context. Designed for psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science courses, this edition helps students understand the relationship between neural systems, pharmacology, and patterns of drug use and misuse.