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Opium or any opioid for that matter presynaptically inhibit transmission of excitatory pathways. Activation of any type of opioid receptor inhibits adenylate cyclase, resulting in a fall in intracellular cAMP and diminished action potential firing. This causes a reduced flow of nociceptive information to the brain
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What was the first drug to have an effect on a neurotransmitter?
Opium.
How does opium affect you?
euphoria and mental detachment
Does opium affect the sperm?
Yes. It will certainly affect. Stop using it and you will be ok in 4 to 6 weeks.
Did opium have a big affect on people in the 1800s?
The affect that opium had on people was mainly the First opium war 1839-1842. That war was between the British East India Company and Qing Dyunasty of China forcing China to allow free trade in opium. The era was known as the "end of Chinese isolation bringing them into modern Chinese history ending the monopoly of trading in opium. The rest is all history with the Chinese bringing opium to Sanfrancisco and addicting many Americans. hat
How does romance affect the brain?
There is signficant release of dopamine (the "feel good" neurotransmitter in the brain).
How did the black market opium trade affect the Chinese society?
China was forced to legalize opium and began massive domestic production
How does the interaction between benzos and dopamine affect the brain's neurotransmitter balance?
The interaction between benzodiazepines (benzos) and dopamine can disrupt the brain's neurotransmitter balance. Benzos can enhance the effects of dopamine in certain areas of the brain, leading to an imbalance in neurotransmitter activity. This can result in changes in mood, behavior, and cognition.
What body systems do Opium affect?
Opium, once a person is "high," it causes a chemical imbalance in the brain and make on feel, relaxed, at ease, lost, even paranoid if the drug abuse has been going on for a while.
Can neurotransmitter be exogenous?
Yes, exogenous neurotransmitters are chemicals that are taken from outside the body and can affect neurotransmitter activity in the brain. These can include medications like antidepressants and stimulants that alter the levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
What affect did the drug opium have on the Chinese people?
- Britain traded Indian opium for Chinese tea - Chinese people became addicted to opium - China made it illegal ad asked British to stop trade - Britain said no - China loses opium war - Because Britain has modernized weapons
What is the medical term meaning neurotransmitter?
neurotransmitter
Could Jagermeister affect a drug test for work?
If they are testing for alcohol, yes, if not no
