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There is not just one chemical, but many. There are at least several known chemicals produced by the brain that can have a euphoric effect on a person.
-Endorphins may be the most well known of these chemicals and they can be produced for a variety of reasons, one of which is, athletic activity.
-Dopamine is another well known chemical that makes us feel good and can be produced when eating delicious food.
Dopamine is also the primary chemical that is produced in overflow quantities when using methamphetamine a.k.a. speed or meth. The excess dopamine is what causes the user to feel "high". When the excess dopamine is destroyed the user "crashes".
-Serotonin is another important chemical in determining mood/well-being. It can be produced naturally by simple exposure to light.
Serotonin is one the primary chemicals adjusted in most major antidepressants. These drugs are known as SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. The SSRI works by blocking the sending neuron from taking back serotonin, thereby increasing the available serotonin levels in the synapse.
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What chemical in marijuana gets you high and can be addictive?
The chemical in marijuana that gets you high and can be addictive is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It acts on the brain's reward system, leading to euphoria and heightened sensory perception. Continued use of THC can lead to dependence and addiction in some individuals.
Which chemical was in marijuana that causes high spelled backward?
The chemical in marijuana that causes a high is called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
What chemical causes pink burns on the skin?
The chemical that causes pink burns on the skin is hydrofluoric acid.
What body chemical numbs the body immediately after an injury?
ENDORPHINS which are produced by the central nervous system and pituitary gland. The part of this word -ORPHIN is short for the chemical MORPHINE. A side effect is it may produce on you a euphoric feeling.
A liquid drug that with prolonged use can destroy the part of the brain responsible for short-term memory B. Derived from the coca plant this drug traps a chemical called dopamine in the brains?
The liquid drug described is likely methamphetamine, which can lead to neurotoxicity and damage to the brain's memory system with chronic use. The drug derived from the coca plant that traps dopamine is cocaine, which affects the brain's reward system by blocking dopamine reuptake, leading to increased dopamine levels and euphoria.
Identify and describe the psychological and biological theories that attempt to explain the causes of mood disorders?
Depression stems from a lack of seratonin in the brain. Seratonin is a chemical your brain creates that gives a sense of euphoria. other mood disorders are believed to be genetic.
Why does morphine causes euphoria or the feeling of high?
Morphine causes a reaction to receptors in the brain causing you to feel dizzy, sleepy and even euphoric.
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.
What causes mental disorders?
A brain disorder ; chemical imbalance
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.
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.
Why is stress being considered a cause of CFS?
it causes more chemical charges in the brain, it also causes more adrenaline
Why does one get addicted of Narcotic Drugs?
A drug contains a chemical that targets the brain. This chemical varies in different drugs. This chemical alters the brain so that it needs the drug to function normally. This causes the brain to need more of the drug for it could function properly.
Drug that causes 15-20 minutes of euphoria?
Salvia
Why does one get addicted to drugs?
in a drug there is a chemical that targets the brain. this chemical (which is different for every drug) alters the brain so that it needs the drug to function normally this causes the brain to want more of the drug so that it will let it function.
What chemical in the brain causes autism?
There is no chemical in the brain that is known to cause autism. In fact, the opposite is suspected; scientists think it is a chemical in a person's environment that may cause it, but this is only a theory, it hasn't been conclusively proven yet.
