Understanding the Neurotransmitters Key to the Workings of the Brain [Paperback]

General introduction and definitions.- Neurotransmitter systems..- Regulatory mechanisms..- The neuron..- Biological decompensations caused by individual neurotransmitters..- Sites of action of psychoactive drugs and treatment strategies.- Principal groups..- Pain..- Sleep..- The balance between energy consumption and energy production..- Sleep-disturbing factors and possibilities of treatment..- Pathological sleep conditions..- Climatic conditions..- Parkinsons disease..- The motor disturbances in Parkinsons disease..- Autonomic disturbances in Parkinsons disease..- The treatment of Parkinsons disease..- A synopsis of treatment for Parkinsons disease..- Depression..- Autonomic-affective dysfunctions..- Treatment..- Emaciation and obesity..- Neuroses..- Psychopathic disorders..- Neurotransmitters in old age..- The significance of neurotransmitters for human behaviour..- Epilogue..- Reading list..- Subject Index..Springer Book ArchivesDE