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Neurotransmitters Webquest
Go to: http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/i/i_03/i_03_m/i_03_m_par/i_03_m_par_alcool.html#drogues
If the answer cannot be found in the webquest, look in the Drugs Chart in the Handout folder.
Drug How does it
enter the
body?
Neurotransmitters
Affected
Cellular Level
Effects
Organism Level
Effects

Example:
Cocaine
Injection, Inhaling

Dopamine,
Norepinephrine, and
Serotonin
Binds to reuptake receptors
on presynaptic neuron. This
blocks reuptake of
neurotransmitters which
increases the concentration
in synaptic cleft.
Dependency (from dopamine),
feelings of confidence (from
serotonin), and energy (from
norepinephrine)
Alcohol



Opiates (heroin,
morphine, etc.)


Nicotine


Caffeine


Amphetamines


Cannabis


Ecstasy


Benzodiazepines