0
Neurotransmitters are a substance found on the end of a nerve that communicates with another nerve, thus transmitting a message or an impulse. Psychoactive drugs affect neurotransmitters by interrupting how the neurotransmitter affects the cell by either blocking or over producing an impulse. For example, the neurotransmitter, GABA, reduces anxiety. When a person drinks any alcohol, it binds with GABA and increases any affects, which makes the person feel more inhibited (Ciccarelli and White, 2009).
Ciccarelli, Saundra K., and J. Noland White. Psychology, Books a la Carte Plus MyPsychLab (2nd Edition). 2 ed. Alexandria, VA: Prentice Hall, 2008.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoDifferent classes of drugs affect different classes of neuotransmitters. It is a rather complex discussion for this venue, but suffice it to say, that if a drug enters the brain (not all do or can), they will have some effect on some neurotransmitter. They will affect either the synthesis, storage, release, receptor interaction, or reuptake/metabolism of the neurotransmitter.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoAre widely varied. Psychoactive drugs are drugs that affect brain chemistry and include a wide range of pharmaceutical compounds, with an even wider range of effects.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agothey facilitate or inhibit neural transmission at synapses
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThere are many side effects of Psychoactive drugs. Some of the side effects of Psychoactive drugs includes affecting communication in the brain and diseases in the liver and lungs.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agothe central nervous system.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are Chemicals that can alter consciousness perception mood and behavior called?
Chemical substance that alter perceptions and mood 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.
What is the drug that affects a person's mood and behavior?
Psychoactive drug
What is a drug that alters normal consciousness perceptions mood and behavior called?
I believe the term for that is a "psychoactive drug."
What is phenylpropanylmine?
Phenylpropanylmine is a psychoactive drug. a psychoactive drug is a chemical substance that acts on the central nervous system altering brain function resulting in changes to perception, mood, consciousness and behavior.
What drugs are psychoactive drugs?
(1) Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances that affect the brain functioning, causing changes in behavior, mood and consciousness. While these drugs can be used therapeutically to treat both physical and psychological disorders, they are also used recreationally to alter mood, perceptions and consciousness [jwshearin]; (2) More specifically, they are chemicals which significantly boost or reduce/block brain neurotransmitters - in the case of dopamine, far beyond the usual changes brought about by bio-survival activities like eating food and having sex (eg. heroin boosts dopamine 200% above normal levels, cocaine by 400%, and methamphetamine by up to 1100%) [Newcombe]
What is phsycoative in?
Psychoactive substance is in a very popular drug. It is a chemical substance helps the primarily central nervous system it alters brain function which changes the mood and behavior.
What is the scientific word for mood swings?
change behavior disorder
What will jekyll and hyde personality do?
It will bring about a frightening change in mood and behavior.
How do you know if someone on drugs?
You can tell by mood swings, changes in behavior, darkening of lips and or fingertips, and breath smell.
How can someone change their personality?
There are mood altering drugs, but they can only suppress. only the individual can truly change that.
Why should there be drugs in school?
Actually there should not be any drugs at school. For kids and teens bad! Better change your mood mate!!
