Drugs and neurotransmitter effects
Drug Effects Drug Type Neurotransmitters involved Similar Drugs Cocaine Energetic, euphoric, heart damage, appetite suppression Stimulant Dopamine Agonist (Dopamine uptake inhibitor) Heroin/ morphine/ opium Pain relief, euphoria, relaxed, short term memory loss Narcotic Activates all opiate receptors Hydrocodone, oxycontin, Demerol, methadone Marijuana Calm, happy, hungry, appreciate abstract thoughts Cannabis Cannabinoid receptors Cigarettes Rapid heartbeat; Increased blood pressure; Rapid, shallow breathing; initially causes a rapid release of?adrenaline Nicotine Acetylcholine receptor agonist Coffee Alertness, appetite suppression, headache relief (vasodilator) Caffeine Adenosine receptor agonist