MDMA (ecstasy) increases the user’s feelings of sociability by influencing the activity of Group of answer choices glutamate and serotonin. ACh and dopamine. dopamine and norepinephrine. serotonin and oxytocin.
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Ecstasy achieves its effects by blocking serotonin reuptake promoting dopamine release increasing serotonin release promoting noradrenaline reuptake
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Ecstasy (MDMA): This drug increases alertness and causes a sensation of a "rush." It blocks the removal of dopamine from a synapse. Because dopamine also affects the heart, individuals who use this drug have an increased risk of heart attack and sudden death. Cocaine: This drug increases the availability of dopamine in the synapse by blocking its reuptake. Because dopamine also affects the heart, individuals who use this drug have an increased risk of heart attack and sudden death. Heroin: This drug binds to opioid receptors, which normally bind endorphins. This decreases pain and causes euphoria. Alcohol: This drug mainly increases GABA to have an inhibitory effect on the brain. Methamphetamine: This drug causes an increase in happiness and feeling good. It blocks the removal of serotonin from the synapse.
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Amphetamines work by increasing activity at ___________ synapses in a variety of ways. A. GABA and glycine B. serotonin and dopamine C. acetylcholine D. norepinephrine and dopamine
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