Ethnopsychopharmacology
Ethnopsychopharmacology
Ethnopsychopharmacology (pronounced: eth-no-psycho-pharmacology) is a specialized field of study within psychopharmacology and ethnopharmacology that investigates the influence of cultural and ethnic factors on drug response, particularly in the context of mental health treatment.
Etymology
The term 'Ethnopsychopharmacology' is derived from three Greek words: 'ethnos' meaning nation or people, 'psyche' meaning soul or mind, and 'pharmakon' meaning drug.
Overview
Ethnopsychopharmacology is concerned with understanding how cultural and ethnic differences can affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in different populations. This field of study is particularly relevant in the treatment of mental health disorders, where drug response can be significantly influenced by genetic factors, diet, and cultural beliefs and practices.
Related Terms
- Psychopharmacology: The scientific study of the effects drugs have on mood, sensation, thinking, and behavior.
- Ethnopharmacology: A related field of study that investigates the medicinal properties of plants, fungi, and animal substances used by indigenous cultures.
- Pharmacogenomics: The study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs. This relatively new field combines pharmacology (the science of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions) to develop effective, safe medications and doses that will be tailored to a person's genetic makeup.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs.
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body or on microorganisms or parasites within or on the body and the mechanisms of drug action and the relationship between drug concentration and effect.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethnopsychopharmacology
- Wikipedia's article - Ethnopsychopharmacology
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