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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

Alcohol

Alcohol consequences: appetite and reaction

Initially, your appetite increases when you drink alcohol. Alcohol indirectly stimulates the hypothalamus, the brain area containing the hunger centre.

Alcohol also slows down your reaction speed. Probably your whole brain works more slowly, but your pupils also respond less quickly to stimuli from the brain, and your motor control is impaired.