abuse prevention

What Effects May a Neurotransmitter Have on the Postsynaptic Membrane?

Question by 2 ears, 1 mouth: What effects may a neurotransmitter have on the postsynaptic membrane?
What is the actual cause of these effects?

Best answer:

Answer by leafsobsessed
different ones have different effects: here’s an interactive site that tells you more detail http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/mouse.html

however, usually, the neurotransmitter (acetylcholine,… Continue reading

Marysville Gets a Substance Abuse Prevention Focus

Marysville gets a substance abuse prevention focus

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

In early November, members of the Marysville Together Coalition and interested guests took part in a “Data Carousel” at the Marysville Public Library as the first step in a community initiative focused on preventing substance abuse in youth.… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Awareness Event Set for 2013

Drug abuse awareness event set for 2013

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

Efforts locally to spread awareness of the drug issue, and that addiction can strike anyone regardless of social status and age, have been ongoing at a heightened level since the drug abuse prevention coalition began in 2010. In… Continue reading

Experts Fear Teen Marijuana Use Increase

Experts Fear Teen Marijuana Use Increase

Filed under: teen drug abuse help

WASHINGTON—A national survey of teenagers shows that marijuana use has leveled off in 2012. It had been increasing in the past four years. Marijuana is by far the most commonly used drug by teens and the prevalence is… Continue reading

What Are These Treatment Programs Like?

Question by RadicalRabbit: What are these treatment programs like?
My parents are threatening to send me to a drug abuse treatment center or a behavioral treatment center. I am a 14 year old boy. Can someone explain to me what this menas. How long will I be in it,… Continue reading

How Do You Feel About Drinking and Drug Abuse?

Question by Tori1315: How do you feel about drinking and drug abuse?
I am doing a alcohol and drug abuse awareness and I need people to answer the following questions:

1)How do you feel about drinking and drug abuse?
2)How are you affected by drinking and drug abuse?
3)How… Continue reading