depending on the individual, the dose, the timing, the setting
etc.
System |
How affected |
Consequences |
Similar to: |
Everyone is different
|
| Membranes |
disrupts |
intoxication, deterioration of brain function |
nitrous oxide |
| GABA receptor |
increases sensitivity to GABA |
depressant, lowers anxiety |
valium |
| Glutamate receptor |
inhibits |
impaired memory |
ECT |
| Dopamine receptor |
increased release of dopamine |
pleasure, reward, addiction? |
cocaine, amphetamines |
| Serotonin receptor |
increased amount of serotonin |
well being, satiety |
prozac |
| Endorphin receptor |
increased release of endorphins |
joy, pain relief |
opiates |
| Adenosine receptor |
increased release adenosine |
tired, sleepy, worn out |
opposite of caffeine |