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Psychoactive drugs can increase or decrease transmissions to post-synaptic membranes. Excitatory drugs can mimic the action of neurotransmitters or delay the breakdown of neurotransmitters. On the other hand, inhibitory drugs can hyper-polarize the post-synaptic membrane or reduce the effect of excitatory neurotransmitters.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoGenerally speaking, they short out the brain. Chemical reward systems are activated whether or not they "should" be, for some drugs. LSD really messes up the functioning of the brain.
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Alcohol and other drugs affect the nerve cells within the brain A True B False?
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What are Chemicals that can alter consciousness perception mood and behavior called?
Chemical substance that alter perceptions and mood are called Psychoactive Drugs.
Drugs that act directly on the brain causing increased activity are?
stimulants are drugs that act directly on the brain causing increased activity.
Can the neurons in the brain be alterd?
Drugs can act in various regions of the brain to exert their effects.
What drugs can mimic or block the molecules involved in the communication between cells in the human body?
Can affect operations of both the human brain and the human body
What is non psychoactive drugs?
A substance that does not affect the brain or cause changes to mental processes. Examples include non-psychoactive hemp (for snorting), diet pills, and antibiotics.
what drugs that affect a person's emotions perceptions and behavior are called what?
Psychoactive drugs
Which system in the body does psychoactive drugs affect?
Psychoactive drugs affect the brain, which is a part of the nervous system.
What is the effect of excitatory psychoactive drugs on the brain?
Excitatory psychoactive drugs such as nicotine and cocaine primarily affect the central nervous system. They increase post-synaptic transmissions and may result in addictions and substance abuse. These stimulants increase the alertness of the user by mimicking the action of neurotransmitters or delaying the breakdown of neurotransmitters. They can also affect the transmission of optical signals in the thalamus of the brain.
Psychoactive drugs usually create their effects by mimicking in the brain?
nuerotransmitters
What are the drugs and medicines that effect the brain and change how you perceive and think or feel?
Psychoactive.
What are Drugs that affect the central nervous system causing mental or behavioral changes are called?
psychoactive drugs
Which is an effect of psychoactive drug abuse?
A psychoactive effect is an affect on mood or behavior caused by the misuse of drugs.
When was Journal of Psychoactive Drugs created?
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs was created in 1967.
Do drugs affect mental health?
This heavily depends on what specific drug you are talking about. Something like aspirin is unlikely to do so, however many drugs may certainly be psychoactive. Some drugs are specifically used to affect the brain function. They are used to treat conditions like depression and schizophrenia. Some other drugs have psychoactive properties as side effects. Drugs used recreationally can also affect mental health, especially in people predisposed to mental illness. For instance, alcohol abuse is well known to cause some conditions and make others worse.
What effect do psychoactive drugs have on children with autism?
They have been on psychoactive drugs since day 1.
Who do the drugs affect the brain?
like that.
