Effective Substance Abuse Treatment for New York Residents
Effective Substance Abuse Treatment for New York Residents – Ready to seek help treating or drug addiction? If you or a loved one suffers this harrowing disease, watch this video. For effective, proven substance abuse …
Fed, states, UN face off on recreational marijuana laws
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In January, a New York Times article titled "Legalizing of Marijuana Raises Health Concerns" stated, "For starters, this is not your parents' pot. Today's marijuana is much more potent: The mean concentration … "It's much more potent marijuana, which …
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Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Receiv Tribute & Free Medicine Help by Charles Myrick of ACRX
Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Receiv Tribute & Free Medicine Help by Charles Myrick of ACRX – http://www.acrx.org – As millions of Americans strive to deal with the economic downturn,loss of jobs,foreclosures,high cost of gas,and the rising cost of pr…
Bingeing on Food Porn
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On my left is The New York Times Magazine, featuring an extreme close-up of a fried chip entering a very happy mouth; but titillation aside, this is an exposé of the food industry's “addiction-creating battle for American 'stomach share.' ” One article …
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What Effects May a Neurotransmitter Have on the Postsynaptic Membrane?
Question by 2 ears, 1 mouth: What effects may a neurotransmitter have on the postsynaptic membrane?
What is the actual cause of these effects?
Best answer:
Answer by leafsobsessed
different ones have different effects: here’s an interactive site that tells you more detail http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/mouse.html
however, usually, the neurotransmitter (acetylcholine, eg) binds to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane (on the next cell), opens sodium channels on the membrane of that cell. sodium ions flood in, and the cell depolarizes (excitation) so that spreading activation can occur and the signal from the presynaptic cell is spread to the next one.
Teen Discussion on Drug Abuse and Addiction With Dr. Volkow NIDA
Teen discussion on drug abuse and addiction with Dr. Volkow NIDA – Dr. Volkow has an open discussion with Harlem High School students on drug abuse and addiction. This video can also be viewed at: teens.drugabuse.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: www.newmedia.hhs.gov
Drug Overdose Now the Leading Cause of Death Among Homeless Adults in …
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