Science

Psychopharmacology Introduction

Discover how drugs influence the brain and behavior through the cells and chemical signals of the nervous system. Study neurons and supporting cells, how neurotransmitters are released and cleared, and how receptors turn chemical messages into cellular responses. Explore how drugs interact with these processes through concepts such as receptor binding, agonism, antagonism, and reuptake. Explanations, diagrams, and interactive practice connect these mechanisms to a foundation in psychopharmacology.