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MODULE 4 - Coggle Diagram

- - - - SSRIs mainly affect serotonin, while SNRIs affect serotonin and norepinephrine
      - Other mediciations may affect dopamine, norepinephrine, or several brain receptors
      - Many antidepressants increase the availabilitty of monoamines in the brain
      - These medications may take weeks to improve symptoms, showing that depression involves more than monoamines alone.
    - - Ketamine blocks certin glutamate receptors and may improve symtoms within hours
      - Ketamine may increase BDNF and help the brain create stronger connections
      - Glutamate is another brain chemical that may be involved in depression
      - Researchers continue studying ketamine because it can cause side effects and may be misused
- - - - Withdrawal and negative feelings: The person feels sick or upset without the drug
      - Preoccupation and anticipation: The person thinks about and craves the drug
      - Binge and intoxication: The person takes drugs to experience pleasure
      - Repeating these stages can make the addiction stronger