FAM &CS 21 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Asthma, Local Anesthetic, Synapsis

• School: LACC
• Department: Family And Consumer Studies
• Course: FAM &CS 21
• Professor: Huatah

Document Summary

Chemicals in the human brain: neurotransmitters = chemicals which send messages between nerve cells in the human brain, neurons release neurotransmitter into synapsis => then, activation of receptors of post-neuron. Classification of recreational drugs: opioids opium, heroin, methadone, buprenorphine, codeine, opium: contains opiates codeine and morphine. Opioids heroin, methadone and buprenorphine derive from these opiates: opiates target the endorphin receptors in the brain, play an essential role in medicine concerning controlling physical pain, some of them are highly addictive. Repeated use lads to physical dependence and powerful withdrawal syndromes. Make you feel alert and full of energy, and supressing needs for food and sleep: powerful stimulants like cocaine, crack and methamphetamine overstimulate the. But: nausea or vomiting are common shortly after consumption. Feelings of disinhibition and talkativeness promote social binding: entheogenic drug use = consumption of psychoactive substances in religious settings and rituals.