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What is the definition or description of: psychopharmacology?
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Psychopharmacology : Psychopharmacology is the science of drug-behavior relationships. It is also the use of drugs to treat mental and psychological disorders.
Answered 11/9/2014
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Psychopharmacology: Is the scientific study of the actions of drugs & their effects on moods, thinking & behavior. It studies a wide range of substances with various psychoactive properties, focusing primarily on the chemical interactions with the brain.
Answered 5/2/2016
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Definition: Psychopharmacology if broken down is psych = mind, pharmacology = study of medications it is the art and science of prescribing meds to relieve mental suffering.
Answered 5/26/2014
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