drug & medications

this antidepressant binds to the 5HT receptor & blocks reuptake

prozac

slows down serotonin absorption & treats eating disorders among other disorders

prozac

binds to acetylcholine receptors in motor neurons & blocks them from receiving signals

curare

this medication selectively blocks serotonin & dopamine receptors to balance the 2 neurotransmitters in the brain

abilify

strong antidepressant used for treating resistant depression symptoms

MAOIS

inhibits monoamine oxidase, prevents the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters like dopamine & serotonin

MAOIS

aka methylphenidate, this treats ADHD

concerta

works by increasing dopamine production & preventing dopamine reuptake

vyvanse

what kind of drug is xanax?

benzodiazepine

what neurotransmitter does benzodiazepines affect?

GABA

using as a hunting poison & and as an anesthetic

curare

which drug is used to treat depression & help quit smoking?

wellbutrin

how much chocolate does it take to get high?

30kg

what drug does the compound anandamide, found in chocolate, mimic in your body?

THC

this drug blocks the reuptake of serotonin & dopamine and is used in topical painkillers

cocaine

what popular drink once contained cocaine?

coca-cola

what kind of medication is wellbutrin? an SSRI or SNRI?

SNRI

what disorder do benzodiazepines treat?

anxiety disorders, insomnia, seizure disorders

this neurotransmitter actually inhibits nerve cells receiving or sending signals

GABA

does a benzodiazepine raise or lower a neuron’s ability to fire?

lowers

this drug increases dopamine production as well as preventing its reuptake

vyvanse

this is the most common antidepressant used

prozac

the overuse of this drug causes psychosis

amphetamine