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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

Consequences: dependency

So THC indirectly stimulates dopamine release. The effect that dopamine has on your brains reward centre can make you dependent on cannabis. You want to experience that pleasant feeling again and again.

Although less dopamine is released compared with strongly addictive substances like cocaine, around 10 percent of cannabis users still grow dependent on the drug.