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Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters. Chemicals that influence the firing of nerve cells Can “ excite ”-make firing more likely Or “ inhibit ” make firing less likely. Effects of Drugs + Meds on Neurotransmitters. Alcohol- Increases GABA, Increases Dopamine Prozac- Increases Serotonin levels

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Neurotransmitters

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  1. Neurotransmitters • Chemicals that influence the firing of nerve cells • Can “excite”-make firing more likely • Or “inhibit” make firing less likely

  2. Effects of Drugs + Meds on Neurotransmitters • Alcohol- Increases GABA, Increases Dopamine • Prozac- Increases Serotonin levels • Same with Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Luvox • Opiates- Increases Dopamine, Mimics Endorphins • Morphine and heroin • Nicotine- Imitates Acetylcholine

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