Abstract
SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.
Abstract
Brain’s limbic system is the target site of action of cocaine. This area of the
brain is involved in pleasure and motivation. Cocaine causes the dopamine build-up in
the synapses by creating a feeling of being “high”. Cocaine induces action by binding
to the dopamine transporter, which transports excess dopamine back to the presynaptic
neuron. The nucleus accumbens (NAc) of the limbic system is the primary target of
cocaine action. Cocaine also alters gene expression in the limbic system by altering
dopamine transporters or dopamine receptors. Cocaine causes auditory hallucinations,
restlessness, paranoia, and psychosis. This chapter reviews the impact of cocaine on the
brain.
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Authors:Bentham Science Books