Neurotransmitters

NATIONAL CENTER FOR CASE STUDY TEACHING IN SCIENCE: determine what drug the individual in your case has been using and what led you to believe this.

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NATIONAL CENTER FOR CASE STUDY TEACHING IN SCIENCE Mini Cases in Psychoactive Drugs and Their Effects on the Brain Scenario Your friend Jamie has been smoking something in order to lose weight. Jamie tells you that smoking has not only gotten her to stop snacking, but also allows her to concentrate harder when studying, especially … Read more

What drug has the individual in this case been using? What led you to believe this?

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1. What drug has the individual in this case been using? What led you to believe this? 2. What are the subjective effects of the drug (i.e., what would a person taking this drug report feeling after using the drug)? 3. What receptors, transporters, or neurotransmitters could be involved? How does the drug affect these … Read more