ap psych - neurotransmitters, drugs, meds

acetylcholine

motor; lack = alzheimers

dopamine

motor, alerness; lack = parkinsons; excess = schizophrenia

endorphins

pain control; addiction

serotonin

mood, memory; lack = clinical depression

GABA

inhibitory; seizures, sleep problems

glutamine

excitatory, memory; migraines, seizures

norepinephrine

alertness, arousal; depression

stimulants

speed up, euphoria; caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine

depressants

slow down, euphoria; alcohol, barbiturates, anxiolytics

hallucinogens/psychedelics

change perception of reality; LSD, peyote, shrooms, marijuana

opiates

painkiller, mood elevate; morphine, heroin, methadone, codeine, opium

anxiety disorder meds

relax central nervous system; barbiturates (Milton), benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium)

unipolar depression meds

monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) (Prozac)

bipolar depression meds

lithium

schizophrenia meds

block dopamine; antipsychotics (neuroleptics) (Thorazine, Haldol); tardive dyskinesia side FX