Rapid Review 1Select a psychoactive drug that is of pharmacological interest to you, but not one you will
review as part of your Critical Review. For this paper, you may choose drugs of abuse;
however, the paper must focus on the pharmacology of the drug and not on the social or
addictive aspects. If you focus on addiction and social impact, your paper will not receive
credit.
In addition to the text, research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles published within
the last 5 years on your selected drug. Prepare a three-page summary of the drug using
the PSY630 Rapid Review Example paperLinks to an external site. as a guide.
In your Rapid Review, analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they
relate to the following: neurotransmitters affected, receptors, route of administration, halflife, doses, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and other important facets of the
drug. Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the
drug and the issue(s) associated with that use. If there is no accepted therapeutic use for the
drug, evaluate and describe the actions of the drug with regard to the abuse process.
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Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length, excluding title page and references
page, and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing
Center.Links to an external site.
Must include a title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Your name
o Course name and number
o Your instructor’s name
o Date submitted
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must use at least three peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be
used to evaluate your assignment.
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