THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Question
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The release of stored serotonin and the eventual damage of serotonin-producing neurons is most closely associated with the long-term use of
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alcohol
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barbiturates
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Ecstasy
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amphetamines
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morphine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Oversupply linked to schizophrenia. Undersupply linked to tremors and decreased mobility in Parkinson’s disease. Undersupply linked to depression. Some drugs that raise serotonin levels are used to treat depression.
Detailed explanation-2: -LSD and other hallucinogens excite a particular region of the brain known as the locus coeruleus (LC). A single neuron from the LC may branch to many different sensory areas of the brain. The LC is responsible for feelings of wakefulness and evoking a startle response to unexpected stimulus.
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