Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use.

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Select a psychoactive drug that is of pharmacological interest to you, but not one you will review as part of your Critical Review. F

or this paper, you may choose drugs of abuse; however, the paper must focus on the pharmacology of the drug and not on the social or addictive aspects.

If you focus on addiction and social impact, your paper will not receive credit.
Research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles published within the last five years on your selected drug.

Prepare a three-page summary of the drug using the PSY630 Rapid Review Example paper (Links to an external site.) as a guide.

In your Rapid Review, analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they relate to the following:

Neurotransmitters and receptors affected

Neurotransmission

Route of administration

Half-life, doses, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and other important facets of the drug.

Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use.