Posted by linkadge on November 10, 2004, at 10:57:34
In reply to Re: Ramble On. » linkadge, posted by lostforwards on November 9, 2004, at 12:20:34
It is really hard to say.
LSD is a purely serotonin affecting agent (although like you mentioned serotonin can influcence dopamine release too)
Anyhow, LSD is sometimes the most philosophicly provoking agent (in terms of drugs)
Ie amphetamine won't open your eyes, and change your thinking in the way that LSD will. Amphetamine will simply take "you" and amplify that. Ie the term psychostimulant.
Sex is extremely lower brainstem. Any baffoon/babboon can have sex, but not ever baffoon/babboon can challenge authority with
wisdom.Serotonin has a role in social dominance in animals and in humans. SSRI's effectivly treat extreme shyness in children and in adults. Plus the monkeys that tend to take leadership roles are the ones with the highest serotonin.
Did you know that if you block the 5-ht1a receptor (a serotonin receptor) you block about 50 percent of the reinforcing properties of cocaine. Contrary to popular believe, cocaine has more affinity for the serotonin transporter than it does for the dopamine transporter.
Weird eh?Linkadge
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