Assessment of Hormones and Drugs in Saliva in Biobehavioral Research

The assessment of hormones and drugs in saliva has gained increasing attention since the 1980s. As a result of remarkable progress in developing sensitive and reliable analytical techniques, basic researchers and clinicians frequently employ saliva measurements as an alternative to blood analysis. This volume provides a thorough review of the field of hormone and drug assessment in saliva, with special emphasis on psychological research. Interesting advances in biochemical analysis techniques are introduced, and crucial methodological aspects are discussed. This well-illustrated book brings the reader all the important scientific and clinical aspects of this rapidly growing field.