title: Psychotropic drugs and taxonomic systems.
abstract: Attempts to underpin the classification of psychiatric drugs in biological and clinical terms are discussed with reference to their value and limitations. The current need for a multiplative, heuristic taxonomy is suggested.
mesh_terms: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000145:classification* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D011954:Receptors, Dopamine / Q000502:physiology; D011955:Receptors, Drug / Q000502:physiology; D017981:Receptors, Neurotransmitter / Q000502:physiology; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D011954:Receptors, Dopamine; D011955:Receptors, Drug; D017981:Receptors, Neurotransmitter