Serotonin

Ecstasy is more altered with additives like amphetamine, caffeine and others. In its pure form it effects the neurotransmitters in the brain which control things like reflexes, emotion and memory. Especially serotonin like in sleep, memory learning and mood which it destroys much of the serotonin when on MDMA, and this leaves the brain with less to get back to a normal state giving depression and feelings of extra tired. Molecular formula: C11H15NO2 Molecular weight: 193.2, known as 3,-4 methylenedioxy-methylamphetamine

In the United States of America 20 million women, and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life. There are three types of eating disorders, Anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating. Eating disorders can be life-threatening conditions that can affect a person’s physical health, and emotional. Something that serious has people wondering what exactly is causing these people to risk their health on it? One possibility would be social influences

neurons in the ARC. It contains the neuropeptide Y (NPY)/agouti-related protein (AgRP) neurons and the pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)/cocaine- and amphetamine- related transcript (CART) neurons which play a role in the simulation of food intake. 6 Serotonin signaling in the central nervous system produces hyophagia through its effects on the suppression of food intake. The anorexigenic 5HT2C receptor is largely expressed in the hypothalamus, particularly in the POMC neurons of the arcuate nucleus where

Neurochemistry is the study of neurochemicals and neurotransmitters that influence the functions of neurons. This is the science behind the fact that certain transmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, and Norepinephrine react in the brain and cause chemical reactions and synapses that affect brain and bodily functions. Famous neurochemical experiments include: Otto Loewi’s discovery of the first neurotransmitter. In his experiment, he used two frog hearts. One heart (heart #1) was still

Substance abuse is use of a substance (drug) or alcohol in which the person consumes the substance/alcohol in amounts or with different methods which are harmful for themselves or others. Substance abuse and addictions are run in families. Alcohol drinking can be defined in many types as following- Social drinking is defined as occasional drinking in a social setting without an intention to get drunk. Binge drinking is defined as consumption of alcohol in excess of which is socially acceptable,

Hallucinogens: a general group of pharmacological agents that can be divided into three broad categories: psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants. Hallucinogenic drugs have played a role in civilization for thousands of year. It began with naturally occurring hallucinogens, such as the peyote cactus plant and wild mushrooms. Now there are man made drugs that have the same or more intense affects. These include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), MDMA (ecstasy), and dextromethorphan (DMX, often

the Western world. Clearly research on the effects of this drug is needed to guard against uneducated use by the masses, which may have disastrous consequences. Oral administration of MDMA results in a massive increase of extra cellular serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, which will

Depression is “a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest” (Mayo Clinic Staff 1). People believe that depression is just feeling upset and disinterested in everyday activities, and those people who struggle with depression should just cheer up. Both statements are symptoms of depression, but depression is much more than just feeling upset and disinterested. Other symptoms include sleep disturbances, trouble concentrating, aching, appetite loss, memory difficulties

The nature-nurture debate has been around for decades. It is one of the oldest and most popular topics in the history of psychology asking what makes people who they become and how they behave and develop the way they do. What makes the debate more interesting is that now scientists are asking if personality traits and even sexual orientation can be determined by what is in already there from conception. Bodies are built up of chromosomes which contain genetic information. Many of these are inherited

Marijuana’s active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) it contains a chemical compound called cannabinoids which are naturally found in the human anatomy. THC affects the central nervous system by binding to cannabinoid receptors that are present in the brain which triggers a euphoric response. The active ingredient in marijuana is quickly absorbed by the blood and has an immediate effect on the brain and other drugs. The drug comes from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa and it’s the seeds and