Serotonin

The drug 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), or more commonly known as Ecstasy, is a synthetic drug that can alter a person’s mood or perception. It also is known to produce feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorts sensory and time perception (What is MDMA). Ecstasy was very popular back in the 1970s and 80’s among those who attended nightclubs and all-night dance parties (Skomorowsky). Ecstasy was taken in order to help party goers get more in tune with the…

2006). Little agonist and it may not be able to activate a receptor (or enough receptors for a response), and too much can lead to certain disorders and irritability. Serotonin-selective reuptake transporters (SERTs) act to inhibit the action of 5-HT by removing it from the interstitial space where it may then bind (Effects of serotonin transporter inhibition on gastrointestinal motility and colonic sensitivity in the mouse). The second messengers activated on the ileum by 5-HT is dependent on…

using observational and experimental methods we have evidence that variation in the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) gene changes a persons stress response to their environment (Losada, Wei, Aberg, Sjoholm, Lavebratt, Forsell, 2013, p. 216). Many studies have tested the hypothesis that variation in the 5-HTT is associated with depression given exposure to stressful events. The study done on the effect of the serotonin transporter showed “the occurrence of depression was 1.5 fold higher among those…

Hospital and Harvard University specifically draw attention to the neurotransmitter serotonin found in the medulla oblongata, (also referred to as 5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT (Kinney et al. 2009). The 5-HT plays a central homeostatic role in nearly every aspect of the central nervous system. 5-HT controls breathing, blood pressure, body temperature, and arousal. It is believed that low levels of neurotransmitter serotonin found in infants who have suffered fatalities as a result of SIDS could…

Names: Generic: modafinil, Trade name in New Zealand: MODAVIGIL® (MIMS 2015). Drug class: Central nervous stimulants (Wake- promoting agents) (Ballon and Feifel, 2006) Formulation: Modavigil ® is formulated as modafinil white to off-white, crystalline powder in tablet form. It is available in tablets containing 100mg of modafinil. Excipients in the tablet are: lactose, strach, pregelatinised maize, maicrocrystaline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, providone and magnesium stearate (Medsafe,…

to man. The Bwiti cult in Africa has been using Iboga as the central practice of their religion for hundreds and thousands of years. Ibogaine is the tryptamine molecule that is primarily responsible for Iboga's effect. Ibogaine similar to serotonin, but with a methyl molecule where the hydroxy group would be, and a more complex toluene structure with an ethyl group coming off. Ibogaine acts on almost all receptors in the brain, but primarily the…

Assignment -1 Serotonin syndrome: • Definition. • Causes. • Risk factors • Symptoms. • Diagnosis. • Treatment plan. • Prevention. 1-definition : Serotonin syndrome we can define it as a many symptoms that may happen due to use of serotonergic drugs the symptom may extent from mild to severe Symptoms include increase in the body tempreture and agitation and sweating and diarrhea tremor and increase in reflex .. body tempreture may be very dangerous and may be more than 41.1 c or 106 F…

Anxiety is a behavioral response triggered by: stress, fear of outcomes, or apprehension of an imminent event. Symptoms of this response usually include a feeling of nervousness, unease, or worry-some tendencies. Due to the key component of anxiety being stress, there is a state of mental strain among the individuals or organisms enduring this response. In years past, scientists have observed and concluded findings of anxiety-like behaviors in humans and different vertebrae species. For the…

to conclude The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are targeting the main problem behaviors for autism and putting research into the medicines they are prescribing. Medicines that are used to treat behavioral problems with Autism are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and antipsychotic medicines. (SSRIs) include citalopram, fluoxetine, and…

Universities have been attempting to control the use of performance enhancing drugs on their campuses in an attempt to promote fairness and equality. In the past, universities have been focused on halting the widening use of steroids by college athletes, specifically football players, who were looking to gain a competitive advantage by rapidly gaining muscle mass (Apuzzo, Gillum, & Goldman, 2012). However, as our society has become more technologically oriented and the academic environment has…