PSYC62H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, Serotonin Receptor Agonist, Phencyclidine
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Increases activity of this area, which is involved in complex visual processing. Decreases spontaneous activity, thereby sending normally suppressed sensory information to the cerebral cortex. In 1976, was given to patients during psychoanalysis by leo zeff was sought for spiritual enlightenment. In doing so, it prevents serotonin storage: mdma causes the reversal of serotonin membrane transporters, by reversing serotonin mebrane transporters, Heavy mdma users have lower 5-hiaa levels in the csf suggesting less serotonin production in their nervous system: 2. Pet imaging techniques reveal lower levels of serotonin membrane transporters in routine mdma users: 3. Ecstasy is not always pure mdma: 2. Drugs are rarely ever used alone: 3. An individual may take mdmda while using certain antidepressants which can exaggerate the reaction to mdma: mdma resembles amphetamine at high doses. In a study with rhesus monkeys, the monkeys self- administered methamphetamine readily compared to.
