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The effects of dopamine on the brain can be mimicked by the drug levodopa: levodopa therapy is the mainstay of PD treatment in its early stages.

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What classification of drug is dopamine agonists?

Dopamine agonists are classified as medications that act on dopamine receptors to mimic the effects of dopamine in the brain. They are commonly used in the treatment of conditions such as Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.


How does the extra dopamine released during drug use affect the brain?

Dopamine is commonly referred to when discussing the rewards system of the brain. This neurotransmitter is responsible for acting as the system for the brain. Thus when extra dopamine is released during drug usage, it causes a positive association with the drug to be formed. In short: More dopamine = more drive to recreate the experience


When dopamine levels are elevated this reward pathway reinforces the use of the drug?

Dopamine is neurotransmitter produced naturally by the brain's pleasure and reward center (limbic system). Dopamine is produced natural when u are eating ice cream, exercising or watching your favorite movie. What illegal drugs or antidepressants do is that they cause an abnormal production of dopamine in the brain which causes the natural dopamine producing site to eventually stop dopamine production. The drug user will now be subservient on the drug to him or her happy(addiction).


Why is the of drug abuse on dopamine particularly important?

A drug's action on dopamine is important because (to put it simply) release of dopamine/high levels of dopamine are behavior reinforcing, rewarding ("reward center" of your brain). If something you do (a behavior) has positive/beneficial/enjoyable results, then you are likely to repeat that behavior. This is key to the basis of addiction-the foundation for the subsequently altered brain pathways are being laid out as you habitually use a drug, over and over...you eventually are caught in the vicious cycle of abuse.


How does ectasy mimic natural neurotransmitters?

Ectasy (MDMA) is a derivative amphetamine. It is similar to the natural drug ephedrine and may be a alpha/beta agonist (mimics both epinephrine and noradrenaline). What is more clear is that a secondary effect of the drug is an increased release of dopamine and serotinin in the central nervous system (see NIH article).

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What classification of drug is dopamine agonists?

Dopamine agonists are classified as medications that act on dopamine receptors to mimic the effects of dopamine in the brain. They are commonly used in the treatment of conditions such as Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.


Which neurotransmitter is involved in drug addiction?

Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in drug addiction. It plays a key role in the brain's reward system, reinforcing behaviors that lead to the release of dopamine, such as drug use. Over time, repeated drug use can disrupt the natural dopamine balance in the brain, leading to addiction.


How does the extra dopamine released during drug use affect the brain?

Dopamine is commonly referred to when discussing the rewards system of the brain. This neurotransmitter is responsible for acting as the system for the brain. Thus when extra dopamine is released during drug usage, it causes a positive association with the drug to be formed. In short: More dopamine = more drive to recreate the experience


What is the pleasure center in the brain?

Dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens is tied with pleasure and dopamine. All drug addiction targets this center of the brain.


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.


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 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.


When dopamine levels are elevated this reward pathways reinforces the use of the drug?

Dopamine is neurotransmitter produced naturally by the brain's pleasure and reward center (limbic system). Dopamine is produced natural when u are eating ice cream, exercising or watching your favorite movie. What illegal drugs or antidepressants do is that they cause an abnormal production of dopamine in the brain which causes the natural dopamine producing site to eventually stop dopamine production. The drug user will now be subservient on the drug to him or her happy(addiction).


When dopamine levels are elevated this reward pathway reinforce the use of the drug?

Dopamine is neurotransmitter produced naturally by the brain's pleasure and reward center (limbic system). Dopamine is produced natural when u are eating ice cream, exercising or watching your favorite movie. What illegal drugs or antidepressants do is that they cause an abnormal production of dopamine in the brain which causes the natural dopamine producing site to eventually stop dopamine production. The drug user will now be subservient on the drug to him or her happy(addiction).


When dopamine levels are this reward pathway reinforces the use of the drug?

Dopamine is neurotransmitter produced naturally by the brain's pleasure and reward center (limbic system). Dopamine is produced natural when u are eating ice cream, exercising or watching your favorite movie. What illegal drugs or antidepressants do is that they cause an abnormal production of dopamine in the brain which causes the natural dopamine producing site to eventually stop dopamine production. The drug user will now be subservient on the drug to him or her happy(addiction).


When dopamine levels are the reward pathway reinforces the use of drug?

Dopamine is neurotransmitter produced naturally by the brain's pleasure and reward center (limbic system). Dopamine is produced natural when u are eating ice cream, exercising or watching your favorite movie. What illegal drugs or antidepressants do is that they cause an abnormal production of dopamine in the brain which causes the natural dopamine producing site to eventually stop dopamine production. The drug user will now be subservient on the drug to him or her happy(addiction).