- Heroin: Euphoria, sedation; Increases dopamine; Inhibits GABA, increases norepinephrine; Overdose, respiratory depression; Nausea, muscle aches, anxiety
- Alcohol: Relaxation, impaired judgment; Increases dopamine; Enhances GABA, inhibits glutamate; Liver disease, addiction; Tremors, seizures, delirium tremens
- Cocaine: Euphoria, alertness; Increases dopamine; Blocks reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin; Cardiac arrhythmias, stroke; Fatigue, depression, cravings
- Methamphetamine: Intense euphoria, increased energy; Increases dopamine; Releases dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin; Neurotoxicity, psychosis; Depression, fatigue, intense cravings
- Ecstasy (MDMA): Empathy, emotional warmth; Increases dopamine; Releases serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine; Hyperthermia, dehydration, serotonin syndrome; Depression, anxiety, cognitive deficits
- LSD: Altered perception, hallucinations; Minimal direct effect on dopamine; Stimulates serotonin receptors (especially 5-HT2A); Psychosis (rare), bad trips; Usually none, possible flashbacks
- Marijuana: Relaxation, altered perception; Mild increase in dopamine; Activates cannabinoid receptors (CB1); Impaired memory, lung issues (smoked); Irritability, sleep disturbances, appetite changes
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