The scientific study of how drugs affect mood, sensation, thinking, and behavior through their actions on the nervous system.
From Greek 'psyche' (mind) + 'pharmakon' (drug) + 'logos' (study). The study of drugs that affect the mind.
Psychopharmacology studies how medications change your brain chemistry — it's the science behind antidepressants, anti-anxiety meds, and all psychiatric drugs.
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