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Neurotransmitters

Acetylcholine

Adrenaline

Anandamide

Dopamine

Endorfine

GABA

Glutamaat

Serotonine

Substantie P

Eiwitten / enzymen

Acetylcholinesterase

MAO

Receptor

Transporter / Heropname eiwit

Drugs

Alcohol

Cannabis / THC

Cocaïne

Heroïne / Morfine

Ketamine

Nicotine

Speed / Amfetamine

XTC / MDMA

Overig

Azijnzuur

Choline

Remmend signaal

Stimulerend signaal

Cannabis

Cannabis and the brain

Marijuana (grass) and hashish (hash) are products of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The active substance in cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC induces the bodily effects you feel from taking cannabis.

Exactly what happens in your brain is not yet known. We discuss here the most recent information.