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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

Ecstasy

Ecstasy in the brain

Neurons, the cells of the brain, communicate with one another by releasing chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters. MDMA molecules intensify the communication between neurons that work with the neurotransmitter serotonin. This process alters the activity in certain parts of the brain.

More details are shown in the animation Drugs and the Brain.