Cocaine produces intense feelings of well – being because it?... - view answer

a) blocks the reabsorption of dopamine b) mimics the action of enkephalins c) is both a stimulant and a depressant d) desensitizes the brain

i am so fatigued but i have had insomnia throughout the night!?... - view answer

I could not get to sleep at all last night i did not drink any stimulant or anything like that. I had insomnia and i have tried everything to try [...]

Adult ADD/ADHD meds: which work for you?... - view answer

I have adult ADHD (mostly ADD, per my psychologist) and after trying various things that don't involve prescription pills, I think I'm ready to cave in and try one, because [...]

Similar overall effect, but how do they differ?... - view answer

Caffeine, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Methamphetamines, Methylphenidate, etc are all stimulants though to different degrees. Can someone explain how they differ from one another in terms of function and what area(s) of [...]

Why do so many people who don’t know how to use and also be self alert off of other stimulants other than mar... - view answer

COME ON MAN KICK THE BALISTICS I HAVENT HEARD OF ANYONE OVERDOSING ON MARIJUANA GEORGE WASHINGTON PUFFS HERBAL WELL DID. YOU YOURSELF HAVE THE BRAIN TO KEEP YOURSELF AT A [...]

Omega 3 question?... - view answer

Okay I read about long chain omega 3 fatty acids from fish being really effective on the brain, but short chain omega 3 fatty acids like Walnuts, Flax seeds, Spinach [...]

How do ADHD medications work?... - view answer

I have ADHD, and I have heard that most ADHD medications are actually stimulants. How is it possible that a stimulant could calm me down? What happens in my brain [...]

stimulants (like caffeine, ritalin) make me sleepy! what is wrong with me?... - view answer

hello, after I drink coffee, I have to take a nap! I know it sounds weird, but it's unfortunately true Once I bought an energy drink and instead of feeling [...]

Does anyone have experience with ADD medication and stabilized bipolar disorder?... - view answer

My bipolar has finally leveled out, which I'm hoping will last. However, I still can't focus or concentrate and am bored most of the time because nothing holds my attention. [...]

Can the use of cigarettes stimulate your bladder so you have to go more often?... - view answer

I was talking to my mom the other day about how cigarettes are stimulants and how it deals with dopamine in the brain, etc. She said that it would probably [...]

Marijuana and the brain…?... - view answer

Marijuana is a stimulant, and I am really sensitive to stimulants. I used to smoke a lot of weed, and love it. But I think I stimulated my brain so [...]

Does Omega 3 fatty acids cure depression?... - view answer

Someone on YA said that Omega 3 fatty acids produces and increases serotonin in our brain and has other benefits that help us against depression and mood swings. They also [...]