Terminology: cholinergic
Receptors: cholinergic - nicotinic and
muscarinic
Function: CNS learning/ PNS moving
Removal:
acetylcholinesterase enzyme
Chemical class: choline
derivative
Drugs/disorders: nicotine, curare, alzheimer's
acetylcholine
Terminology: dopaminergic
Receptors: dopaminergic (D1 &
D2)
Function: seeking/ reward pathway
Removal: reuptake or
monoamine oxidase enzyme
Chemical class: biogenic amine
/catecholamine
Drugs/disorders: addiction, Parkinson's, schizophrenia
dopamine
Terminology: adrenergic
Receptors: adrenergic (α,
β)
Function: CNS attention, PNS sympathetic NS
Removal:
reuptake or monoamine oxidase enzyme
Chemical class: biogenic
amine /catecholamine
Drugs/disorders: Wellbutrin, amphetamines, ADHD
norepinephrine, epinephrine
Terminology: serotoninergic or 5HT-ergic
Receptors: serotoninergic or 5HT-ergic
Function: liking, impacts entire brain
Removal:
reuptake
Chemical class: biogenic amine NOT
catecholamine
Drugs/disorders: depression, anxiety, SSRI
antidepressants, hallucinogens
serotonin
Terminology: glutamatergic
Receptors: NMDA
receptors
Function: neuroplasticity
Chemical class: amino
acids
Drugs/disorders: ADHD, PCP, ketamine
glutamate
Terminology: GABA-ergic
Receptors: GABA-ergic
Function:
anti-anxiety, chilling
Chemical class: amino
acids
Drugs/disorders: alcohol, benzodiazepines
GABA
Terminology: Opioids or opiates
Receptors: opioid (Δ, Κ, μ)
Function: reduce pain
transmission
Chemical class: neuropeptides
Drugs/disorders:
opioid medications and opioid addictions
endogenous opioids
Terminology: cannabinoid
Receptors: cannabinoid receptors (CB1
and CB2),
Function: pain signaling; memory, eating sleeping,
pleasure and food rewarding
Chemical class:
endocannabinoids
Drugs/disorders: THC, CBD
Endocannabinoids (anandamide)