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How Pharmaceuticals Affect the Human Brain

Published on Feb 05, 2016

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How Pharmaceuticals Affect the Human Brain

By Olivia Zevon
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Neurotransmitter Systems

  • Norepinephrine
  • Serotonin
  • Dopamine
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NOREPINEPHRINE

  • Responsible for alertness
  • Absence generally causes lethargy and depression.

SEROTONIN

  • When levels are low people are at a higher risk for mental disorders.

DOPAMINE

  • Associated with the pleasure centers within the brain.
  • Highly influential over emotion.
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TOP PRESCRIPTIONS

  • Xanax
  • Zoloft
  • Risperdal
  • Abilify
  • Adderall
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XANAX

  • Treats anxiety and panic disorders.
  • Enhances neurotransmitters.
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ZOLOFT

  • Treats OCD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and PMDD.
  • Slows down the breakdown of serotonin .
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RISPERDAL

  • Treats bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and irritability in autism.
  • Rebalances dopamine and serotonin levels.

ABILIFY

  • Treats bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression.
  • Restores balance of neurotransmitters.
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ADDERALL

  • Treats ADHD.
  • Increases the concentration of dopamine.

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