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Card 26
Front
Drugs change the way neurotransmitters operate in the brain. which neurotransmitter do most addictive drugs work on?
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Card 27
Front
How does the recreational drug 'Heroin' effect the transmission process in the CNS?
Back
Card 28
Front
What are the effects of the brain reducing its natural levels of dopamine? (Continuation of effects of heroin card).
Back
Card 29
Front
What does further repetition of heroin use cause?
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Card 30
Front
Name another recreational drug (apart from heroin) that can impact brain functioning.
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Card 31
Front
How can the use of cannabis affect memory?
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Card 32
Front
...What is the result of cannabis blocking the cannabinoid receptors?
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Card 33
Front
How else can the use of cannabis affect the transmission process in the CNS? (Apart from affecting memory).
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Card 34
Front
What is addiction caused by and why do users need ever greater doses?
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Card 35
Front
Finish the sentence: 'Once levels of dopamine go down...'
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