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Not extremely difficult to follow.
Drowsiness and slowed breathing aren't life threatening, except in the case of overdose. These are drugs which are frequently prescribed, like all drugs it has side effect, but these are remarkably minor compared with both its reputation and alcohol or tobacco.
"An individual tolerant to and dependant upon an opiate who is socially or financially capable of obtaining an adequate supply of good quality drug, sterile syringes and needles, and other paraphernalia may maintain his or her proper social and occupational functions, remain in fairly good health, and suffer little serious incapacitation as a result of dependence.(Julien, 1981 p.117)
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Goodman and Gilman
If you're looking for something simpler, this is a good primer on drug action
A Primer of Drug Action. By Juilen.
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If your feeling lazy
I liked "Basic and Clinical Pharmacology" by Bertram Katzung. I know that Rang Dale & Ritter is often on reading lists, but I didn't like it at the time I was in the market for a textbook.
A more "friendly" text is "A Primer Of Drug Action" by Robert Julien. It's a great book -- something that you can read all the way through almost in a recreational way (pun not intended; however it does have very good sections on the "recreational" drugs). Not sure how to get across what I mean... it's a "good read" rather than a textbook that one uses primarily for reference. I'd say that it's perfect for someone who wants a good introduction with a moderate amount of technical information.
Just noticed that SodiumKPump has already recommended Robert Julien's book.
A Primer of Drug Action by Julien is my favorite introductory psychopharmacology text, and it's extremely accessible. No need for any chem background. They should have one of the newer editions at any university library that you could check out for free, and it's not too long of a book.
https://www.amazon.com/Primer-Drug-Action-Robert-Julien/dp/1429233435
It mostly just covers psychoactive drug action, as the title suggests, but it's an awesome read if that's what you're interested in. It may point you in some other interesting directions, as well.
I always recommend A Primer of Drug Action by Julien, Advokat, and Comaty. This was my textbook for psychopharmacology, and I absolutely love it. It's a great textbook as well as an interesting read.
I really liked Julien's Primer of Drug Action. It's also easy to read.
I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I am hopeful there will be something that can work soon.
Yep,
"An individual tolerant to and dependant upon an opiate who is socially or financially capable of obtaining an adequate supply of good quality drug, sterile syringes and needles, and other paraphernalia may maintain his or her proper social and occupational functions, remain in fairly good health, and suffer little serious incapacitation as a result of dependence.(Julien, 1981 p.117)
http://www.amazon.com/Primer-Drug-Action-Robert-Julien/dp/1429233435