Psychopharmacology in the Golden Age: Holistic Approaches to

Psychopharmacology, the study of the effects of drugs on mood, sensation, and behavior, is a complex and multifaceted field. The science of psychopharmacology involves the study of the chemical interactions between drugs and the brain. Psychoactive substances interact with particular target sites or receptors found in the nervous system to induce widespread changes in physiological or psychological functions. The cultural impact and influence of psychopharmacology in the Golden Age cannot be overstated.