Ethical Issues in
Child Psychopharmacology
Biological Foundations of Psychology
PSY/ 340, Diane Snyder
Bonita Morales
August 20, 2008

Introduction
Psychopharmacology refers to the study of mood changes, sensation, thinking and behavior which was induced by pharmaceuticals or drugs. There is both a professional and commercial side to the field of psychopharmacology and contrary to some beliefs their primary study is not just recreational drug, but more so of drugs that can help to alleviate symptoms of behavioral and mental disorders (Coghill, Dave, 2003). Basically psychopharmacology’s main focus is the chemical and psychoactive interaction of the brain.
Psychopharmacology researchers main interest lies in any substance that may cross the blood-brain barrier which is a membranic structure found in the central nervous system. This structure limits the passage of certain chemical substances as well as microscopic organisms such as bacteria; yet it still......

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