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Legenda

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

Other consequences: endorphins 2

Alcohol activates the endorphin system, releasing endorphins into the brain. This can ease pain and give you a euphoric feeling when you drink alcohol (see also Heroin). This makes you want to drink again and again, and you become addicted to alcohol.