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You increase the activity of a key neurotransmitter dopamine triggering such an intense euphoria that users keep coming back for more?
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Does smoking weed increase dopamine?
http://www.scienceclarified.com/Io-Ma/Marijuana.html A new study finds that it does in fact increase dopamine , This is why i get so bloody groggy when i smoke large amounts of dope! above answer is so wrong... Interference with dopamine production is the chemical basis of addiction in the use of alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, opiate compounds, and other powerful addictive substances. Clinical studies show that cannabis is dissimilar to classic addictive drugs in that it does not significantly interfere with dopamine production in the "pleasure centers" of the brain, according to the Office of Technology Assessment after ten years of research. [1]
How much dopamine does the brain release during physical exertion in extreme sports like whitewater kayaking or skydiving?
well dopamine certainly plays a part in the pleasurable factors associated with exercise and other physical activity, but it is not the main "reward" our brain offers after physical exertion. dopamine is associated with feelings of excitement and anticipation, and even danger for some people, skydiving would induce the release of dopamine into the synapse. there is no specific "quantity" of dopamine that is released, but the number of dopaminergic messengers and available synapses increases dramatically after physical/sexual stimulation or exciting sports. continuous excitation of these chemicals and pathways (by natural means) actually changes the physical makeup of the brain over time to allow more dopamine to be present in and outside of the synapse. sports like running, walking and kayaking have a small effect on dopamine, but the continuous physical exertion (to the point of sweating, and for at least 30 minutes) releases endorphins into your blood, causing a feeling of well being and physical wellness. dopamine=excitement and immediate pleasure, endorphins=balance with some euphoria. WARNING both of these chemicals are easily manipulated by drugs such as cocaine (dopamine active) or heroin and painkillers (endorphin producing). these artificial "highs" change the physical structure of the brain, just as exercise does, but in a very negative way. of course, this is due to prolonged use and abuse. anyway, keep exercising and doing fun things, you'll be sure to stay happy.
How many sepals and petals does a euphoria have?
i think it has at least 6
What are the 5 neurotransmitters of the brain and what are they responsible of?
Acetycholine neurotransmitter that enables learning and memory and also triggers muscle contraction. People with low levels of this often have Alzheimer's disease Norepinephrine (think LAWM) involved in Learning, Arousal, Wakefulness and Mood. Activated when the autonomic nervous system is activated by an extreme emotion. Dopamine Involved in the experience of reward or pleasure, involved in the control of complex movements. People with Parkinson's disease have almost none of it. Seratonin Found mainly in the pons. Affects mood and sleep. Not enough=depression. Prozac raises levels of this. Endorphins natural, opiatelike neurotransmitters produced in the brain and spinal cord. Linked to pain control and euphoria
Is rave on bath salt and Molly's plant food the same thing?
Mollys plant food is totally different from "bath salts" mollys plant food has very similar effects as MDMA (methlenedioxymethamphetamine) ecstasy. Bath salts are very similar to meth (methamphetamine) producing extreme euphoria,insomnia,and hallucinations do to sleep deprivation.
how does catnip trigger Dopamine in cats?
catnip triggers the dopamine in cats because the brain experiences euphoria when the cat starts to eat the catnip, and the cat likes the food, so the dopamine levels rise in the brain triggering the brain activity to rise. you should most likely give your cat a small saucer amount of catnip.
What neurotransmitter causes euphoria?
It's not as simple as to which one specifically. Many neurotransmitters can cause euphoria, and or cause the release via modulatory action. However, dopamine is one of the most connected to euphoria. There are also Endocannabinoids, Gaba, Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Endorphins, Anandamide, and peptides.
What part does dopamine reuptake inhibitor act?
Inhibits the reuptake of dopamine resulting in euphoria etc
Is there anyway to release opiates without a drug?
You mean dopamine. Opiates cause your brain to release your dopamine supply which is what causes the euphoria.
Is ecstasy an agonist or antagonist?
Cocaine is an agonist to the dopamine receptor. Because it is an agonist, cocaine sits on the dopamine receptor, thus inducing dopamine chemicals to flood into the brain and body. Dopamine makes a person feel euphoria......
How do cocaine and alcohol affect the brain?
Cocaine blocks the reuptake of dopamine and, to a lesser extent, norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain. This causes the accumulation of dopamine, leading to euphoria and excitation. The increased stimulation of dopaminergic neurons in the mesolimbic (reward) circuit leads to addiction. Alcohol binds with GABA receptors producing inhibitory effects on neural activity. This produces cognitive impairment and reduced anxiety (disinhibition). Activation of GABA receptors also produces postsynaptic dopamine release, which stimulates the mesolimbic circuit in the brain, producing euphoria and addiction.
When cocaine is snorted freebased or injected it produces a rush of euphoria by?
its cause your neurons to over load with electrical impulses in your brain causing your scenes to being an hallucination and causing the euphoria
What is a short term effect of tar on the body?
Well tar is a great drug to get high with and experiment with. It releases high levels of dopamine to the brain and causes a state of euphoria.
What is the short term effect of tar on the body?
Well tar is a great drug to get high with and experiment with. It releases high levels of dopamine to the brain and causes a state of euphoria.
How cocaine effects your brain?
The neurotransmitter dopamine transmits brain signals by flowing from one neuron into the spaces between neurons and attaching to a receptor on another neuron. Normally, dopamine then is recycled back into the transmitting neuron by a transporter molecule on the surface of the neuron. But if cocaine is present, the drug attaches to the transporter and blocks the normal recycling of dopamine, causing an increase of dopamine levels in the spaces between neurons that leads to euphoria. Cocaine, however, attaches to the same transporter binding sites as dopamine. This means that, when cocaine is introduced, dopamine cannot bind to the dopamine transporter and is stranded in the synapses. Thus, cocaine's blocking action leads to an increase of dopamine levels in the synapses that, scientists believe, normally produce feelings of pleasure. Cocaine's action intensifies these feelings into euphoria, studies show. it makes you trip out you start seeing things it makes you loose weight according how does your body take it sometimes it just makes you get inflated (fat) it dialetes your eyes and on the come down you probly make all your body hurt your muscles
What will help increase dopamine?
One way of increasing levels of dopamine in the brain is through the inhalation or digestion of marijuana. Dopamine is a chemical produced in the brain that is responsible for feelings of euphoria and reward. Very frequent use of marijuana can cause the brain to temporarily lose its ability to produce high levels of dopamine. In contrast, cocaine, which also gives the brain high levels of dopamine, destroys the neurons in the brain (responsible for producing dopamine) to lose they're ability to even produce minimal amounts of dopamine. When this happens, a drug user feels a greater need for the drug, or for even stronger drugs.Please, support your local chapter(s) of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) to end the prohibition of the natural herb: marijuana.
Why people indulge in prohibited drugs?
Engaging in prohibited activity - especially drug use, is usually due to the individual morals differing from those of social authority. This results in action due to laws regarding such activity being loosely regulated. Indulgence (perceived in the enjoyment from drugs) is a direct result of the drug itself. The most used drugs produce euphoria - a good feeling. Use of stimulants creates excess dopamine (either by limiting re-uptake or causing its release), and this creates a rush of euphoria. Opiates (especially heroin, morphine, and opium) produce direct euphoria in a mechanism related to the banishment of mental pain and anguish. Marijuana contains many chemicals that produce euphoria, in a mechanism similar to LSD (it creates more activity in the brain, including dopamine channels). This good feeling is related to the use through association; a very powerful mental force. Thus, drug use (in these prohibited substances) directly creates happiness, which is easy to indulge upon. As for drugs like Ketamine that cause a different state of mind, indulgence probably results from a more spiritual source. The human state is very susceptible to supernatural phenomenon, which due to the desire to experience, will lead to indulgence in such substances. The prohibition of such drugs does not play a large role in indulgence, but the source rather is chemical and biological.
