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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

The effects of alcohol

Alcohol stimulates the brain’s hunger centre in the hypothalamus. After you drink alcohol, your appetite may increase. Alcohol also influences the brain’s reward system. This can generate pleasant feelings. By stimulating the serotonergic system, alcohol creates a feeling of attachment to other people.

Alcohol slows down the brain centre known as the medulla oblongata, which controls breathing. If you suffer alcohol poisoning, your breathing can stop completely. That can be fatal.

The unsteady balance that you may experience after drinking alcohol is caused by disturbances in the functioning of the cerebellum.