Drug Addiction Mechanisms in the Brain

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910984500103321
• Autore: Krishnan Jayalakshmi
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Sharjah : , : Bentham Science Publishers, , 2024; ©2024
• ISBN: 9789815223828; 9815223828
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (90 pages)
• Disciplina: 362.29072
• Soggetti: Drug addiction; Neuropharmacology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- End User License Agreement -- Contents -- Preface -- Cocaine and its Effects on the Brain -- INTRODUCTION -- Cocaine in Brain -- Effects of Cocaine on Brain Cells -- Cocaine at the Synapse -- Cocaine and Genetic Changes in Brain -- CONCLUSION -- REFERENCES -- Heroin and its Effects on the Brain -- INTRODUCTION -- Heroin and the Brain -- Action of Heroin on Mu-opioid Receptors -- CONCLUSION -- REFERENCES -- MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) -- INTRODUCTION -- Norepinephrine (NE) and MDMA -- Antioxidant and Signalling Pathways and MDMA -- Non-human, Primates, and MDMA Effects -- Mitochondria and MDMA -- MDMA and Hippocampus -- Inflammatory Cytokines and MDMA -- CONCLUSION -- REFERENCES
• Sommario/riassunto: Drug Addiction Mechanisms in the Brain explores the fascinating world of drug substances and their effects on the brain. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the ten major substances that contribute to drug addiction Information about each substance is presented in a ; specific chapter, shedding light on their biochemical mechanisms and physiological effects. From the stimulating effects of cocaine to the sedative properties of heroin, and the hallucinogenic experiences induced by LSD, the book takes the reader through the intricate pathways of addiction. Other substances covered in the book include alcohol, nicotine, MDMA, METH, morphine, ketamine, and fentanyl. Readers will gain an understanding about neurochemical alterations in the brain Anyone looking for interesting knowledge about the addictive nature of common drugs and their complex interplay with the brain will find this book informative. Readership Researchers, healthcare professionals, counsellors and general readers.