MCC Chemical Transmission Discussion – Description

Modern psychopharmacology is largely the story of chemical neurotransmission. One must be fluent in the language and principles of chemical neurotransmission to:

Understand the actions of drugs on the brain.
Grasp the impact of diseases upon the central nervous system.
Interpret the behavioral consequences of psychiatric medicines.

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

Choose an FDA-approved medication currently used in psychiatry.
Explain the concept of that drug’s half-life. Β 
How long would it take for that drug to reach a steady state? Β 
How frequently should the medication be dosed based on the half-life?

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