Intoxicating Minds (MAPS OF THE MIND) - Softcover

Regan, Prof Ciaran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753812886 ISBN 13: 9780753812884

Publisher: Phoenix, 2001

Synopsis

Whether schizophrenia, depression or anxiety, drugs are commonly prescribed by psychiatrists to repair the fragmented mind, in essence serving to improve people's contribution to society. And from the social use of caffeine and alcohol, through the despair of heroin addiction, to the transcendental properties of LSD, drugs continue to play a pivotal role in shaping our culture. In this book, Ciaran Regan explores the links between drugs, brains and society through our new understanding of how the brain works. He argues that mechanisms of brain development are replayed as we store new information and that these are significantly influenced by exposure to drugs. As these storage mechanisms are known to be defective in conditions such as schizophrenia and depression and to be altered by exposure to drugs, his ideas provide a unique interface between pharmacology and brain function.

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Review:

"Regan provides a relatively accessible overview of psychoactives, their development, and the way they reconfigure brain chemistry. Bringing anthropology and history into the discussion, the author argues with some force that mind-altering agents have had an impact on 'the evolution of societies.'" -- "Wired"

"Fascinating! A delightful read!" -- "Choice"

"Fascinating! A delightful read!" -- Choice

"Regan provides a relatively accessible overview of psychoactives, their development, and the way they reconfigure brain chemistry. Bringing anthropology and history into the discussion, the author argues with some force that mind-altering agents have had an impact on 'the evolution of societies.'" -- Wired

"Fascinating! A delightful read!" -- "Choice"

"Regan provides a relatively accessible overview of psychoactives, their development, and the way they reconfigure brain chemistry. Bringing anthropology and history into the discussion, the author argues with some force that mind-altering agents have had an impact on 'the evolution of societies.'" -- "Wired"

About this edition

• Publisher: Phoenix
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0753812886
• ISBN 13: 9780753812884
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192