THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Cocaine
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Heroin
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Alcohol
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Methamphetamine
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Detailed explanation-1: -Crystal meth releases more dopamine in the brain compared to any other drug. Dopamine is a brain neurotransmitter that serves a number of functions, including the feeling of pleasure. When crystal meth leads to a powerful surge of dopamine in the brain, people feel motivated to seek it out again and again.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although both methamphetamine and cocaine increase levels of dopamine, administration of methamphetamine in animal studies leads to much higher levels of dopamine, because nerve cells respond differently to the two drugs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The following common medications for ADHD increase both norepinephrine and dopamine, per Mental Health America: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall)