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© Stephen M. Stahl 2008

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Stahl, S.M.
    Stahl's essential psychopharmacology : neuroscientific basis and practical applications. - 3rd ed.
        p. ; cm.
    Rev. ed. Of: Essential psychopharmacology. Cambridge University Press. 2nd ed. 2000.
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    ISBN 978-0-521-85702-4 (hardback) - ISBN 978-0-521-67376-1 (pbk.)
    1. Mental illness-Chemotherapy. 2. Psychopharmacology. I. Essential
psychopharmacology. II. Title. III. Title: Essential psychopharmacology.
    [DNLM: 1. Mental Disorders-drug therapy. 2. Central Nervous
System-drug effects. 3. Psychotropic Drugs-pharmacology. WM 402 S7811s 2008]
    RC483.S67 2008
    616.89'18-dc22

2007052875

ISBN 978-0-521-85702-4 hardback
ISBN 978-0-521-67376-1 paperback

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