The Brain and Drugs

[Jeff]

The Brain and Drugs
Some neurotransmitters are excitory, such as acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. Some are associated with relaxation, such as dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine release seems related to sensations of pleasure. Endorphins are natural opioids that produce elation and reduction of pain, as do artificial chemicals such as opium and heroin. Neurological diseases, for example Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, are due to imbalances of neurotransmitters. Parkinson's is due to a dopamine deficiency. Huntington's disease is thought to be cause by malfunctioning of an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Alzheimer's disease is associated with protein plaques in the brain.

Drugs are stimulants or depressants that block or enhance certain neurotransmitters. Dopamine is thought involved with all forms of pleasure. Cocaine interferes with uptake of dopamine from the synaptic cleft. Alcohol causes a euphoric "high" followed by a depression.

Marijuana, material from the Indian hemp plant (Cannabis sativa), has a potent chemical THC (tetrahydracannibinol) that in low, concentrations causes a euphoric high (if inhaled, the most common form of action is smoke inhalation). High dosages may cause severe effects such as hallucinations, anxiety, depression, and psychotic symptoms.

Cocaine is derives from the plant Erthoxylon coca. Inhaled, smoked or injected. Cocaine users report a "rush" of euphoria following use. Following the rush is a short (5-30 minute) period of arousal followed by a depression. Repeated cycle of use terminate in a "crash" when the cocaine is gone. Prolonged used causes production of less dopamine, causing the user to need more of the drug.

Heroin is a derivative of morphine, which in turn is obtained from opium, the milky secretions obtained from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. Heroin is usually injected intravenously, although snorting and smoking serve as alternative delivery methods. Heroin binds to ophioid receptors in the brain, where the natural chemical endorphins are involved in the cessation pain. Heroin is physically addictive, and prolonged use causes less endorphin production. Once this happens, the euphoria is no longer felt, only dependence and delay of withdrawal symptoms.

No information in this letter should be construed as medical advice.
This information is for educational purposes only.

Jeff Frankel
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[Sheri Nakken]

And how does this relate to classical homeopathy, which is what this list
is about.
Sheri
norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. Some are associated with
relaxation, such as dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine release seems related
to sensations of pleasure. Endorphins are natural opioids that produce
elation and reduction of pain, as do artificial chemicals such as opium and
heroin. Neurological diseases, for example Parkinson's disease and
Huntington's disease, are due to imbalances of neurotransmitters.
Parkinson's is due to a dopamine deficiency. Huntington's disease is
thought to be cause by malfunctioning of an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Alzheimer's disease is associated with protein plaques in the brain.
neurotransmitters. Dopamine is thought involved with all forms of pleasure.
Cocaine interferes with uptake of dopamine from the synaptic cleft. Alcohol
causes a euphoric "high" followed by a depression.
potent chemical THC (tetrahydracannibinol) that in low, concentrations
causes a euphoric high (if inhaled, the most common form of action is smoke
inhalation). High dosages may cause severe effects such as hallucinations,
anxiety, depression, and psychotic symptoms.
injected. Cocaine users report a "rush" of euphoria following use.
Following the rush is a short (5-30 minute) period of arousal followed by a
depression. Repeated cycle of use terminate in a "crash" when the cocaine
is gone. Prolonged used causes production of less dopamine, causing the
user to need more of the drug.
the milky secretions obtained from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.
Heroin is usually injected intravenously, although snorting and smoking
serve as alternative delivery methods. Heroin binds to ophioid receptors in
the brain, where the natural chemical endorphins are involved in the
cessation pain. Heroin is physically addictive, and prolonged use causes
less endorphin production. Once this happens, the euphoria is no longer
felt, only dependence and delay of withdrawal symptoms.

[Howard A Asinoff]

The biggest criticism I hear against homeopaths is their lack of understanding of human physiology and, to be quite honest, 'some' questions in this chat group (innocently) reflect that fact. So I would encourage the physicians (and those in the know) in the group to offer explanations whenever appropriate. Homeopathy is my #1 choice of therapy but, I must confess that it is still not the be-all-and-end-all. I often think of homeopathy as a true catalyst. It stimulates the vital force and with out proper nutrition, co-enzymes (aka vitamins), etc. this becomes difficult and, perhaps, sometimes even impossible. I'll close in suggesting that a chat list that incorporates ideas and suggestions that will 'enhance' our use of homeopathy are germane to the discussion.
Grace & Peace
And how does this relate to classical homeopathy, which is what this list
is about.
Sheri
norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. Some are associated with
relaxation, such as dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine release seems related
to sensations of pleasure. Endorphins are natural opioids that produce
elation and reduction of pain, as do artificial chemicals such as opium and
heroin. Neurological diseases, for example Parkinson's disease and
Huntington's disease, are due to imbalances of neurotransmitters.
Parkinson's is due to a dopamine deficiency. Huntington's disease is
thought to be cause by malfunctioning of an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Alzheimer's disease is associated with protein plaques in the brain.
neurotransmitters. Dopamine is thought involved with all forms of pleasure.
Cocaine interferes with uptake of dopamine from the synaptic cleft. Alcohol
causes a euphoric "high" followed by a depression.
potent chemical THC (tetrahydracannibinol) that in low, concentrations
causes a euphoric high (if inhaled, the most common form of action is smoke
inhalation). High dosages may cause severe effects such as hallucinations,
anxiety, depression, and psychotic symptoms.
injected. Cocaine users report a "rush" of euphoria following use.
Following the rush is a short (5-30 minute) period of arousal followed by a
depression. Repeated cycle of use terminate in a "crash" when the cocaine
is gone. Prolonged used causes production of less dopamine, causing the
user to need more of the drug.
the milky secretions obtained from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.
Heroin is usually injected intravenously, although snorting and smoking
serve as alternative delivery methods. Heroin binds to ophioid receptors in
the brain, where the natural chemical endorphins are involved in the
cessation pain. Heroin is physically addictive, and prolonged use causes
less endorphin production. Once this happens, the euphoria is no longer
felt, only dependence and delay of withdrawal symptoms.
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[Sheri Nakken]

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understanding of human physiology and, to be quite honest, 'some' questions
in this chat group (innocently) reflect that fact. So I would encourage the
physicians (and those in the know) in the group to offer explanations
whenever appropriate. Homeopathy is my #1 choice of therapy but, I must
confess that it is still not the be-all-and-end-all. I often think of
homeopathy as a true catalyst. It stimulates the vital force and with out
proper nutrition, co-enzymes (aka vitamins), etc. this becomes difficult
and, perhaps, sometimes even impossible. I'll close in suggesting that a
chat list that incorporates ideas and suggestions that will 'enhance' our
use of homeopathy are germane to the discussion.

I just am not clear, as a homeopath, how that post contributes to my
knowledge of homeopathy or addresses anything you have mentioned above.
Sheri

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[Shannon Nelson]

IMO, the suggestion that many of us are not really up-to-speed in
matters of anatomy and physiology, and that it's helpful when the
better-informed among us do fill in some of those gaps, are very
appropriate. We've got some on this list who are wonderfully well
informed, but I have to agree with Howard that many homeopaths are weak
in those areas. We've even had arguments on this list in the past,
over whether or not it matters.
trained people do include some time on anatomy and physiology, but
speaking from my own experience, that can take one only so far. (Been
there, done that, and recognize that I am weak on it.)
training deals with how to recognize when you do need to call in help,
by e.g. sending the patient to a medical doctor for diagnosis or lab
work or similar. Sometimes you *do* need to know more about what's
behind the symptoms you are seeing.
Shannon

[DCR]

No argument with the need to discuss the anatomy, physiology, chemistry,
etc. however I do have a problem with the random postings of items not
related to a discussion that are 'cut and pasted' from websites without
reference. NOT all web information is accurate.

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[Irene de Villiers]

DCR wrote:

All writing is also automatically copyright - so a cut and paste needs
the author's permission anyway!

Namaste,
Irene
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P.O. Box 4703 Spokane WA 99220.
www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html (Veterinary Homeopath.)
"Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it."

[Howard A Asinoff]

Amen Shannon! And if I may, I would like to add that I meant no disrespect
to those not medically trained. But rather, I consider this list is as a Pooling
of Resources. Thru the blessing of the internet, the community of practitioners
who can share with each other has gone from local to world-wide! I, for one,
have gleaned much from this group and am 'not' of the viewpoint of many doctors
that claim that 'only' medically trained individuals should practice homeopathy.
I appreciate the viewpoint of the non medically trained as well as, sometimes,
they may observe something I may have overlooked. Thus, in short, I think of us
as a group of spiritually connected brothers and sisters joined together under
the same banner; that of promoting the safest, most gentle health modality known;
AND sharing our strengths, knowledge and experiences with each other for the benefit
of those whom we treat.
Blessings
IMO, the suggestion that many of us are not really up-to-speed in
matters of anatomy and physiology, and that it's helpful when the
better-informed among us do fill in some of those gaps, are very
appropriate. We've got some on this list who are wonderfully well
informed, but I have to agree with Howard that many homeopaths are
weak in those areas. We've even had arguments on this list in the
past, over whether or not it matters.

I think it's now standard that homeopathy schools for non-medically
trained people do include some time on anatomy and physiology, but
speaking from my own experience, that can take one only so far. (Been
there, done that, and recognize that I am weak on it.)

I guess partly for that reason *another* standard part of that
training deals with how to recognize when you do need to call in help,
by e.g. sending the patient to a medical doctor for diagnosis or lab
work or similar. Sometimes you *do* need to know more about what's
behind the symptoms you are seeing.

Shannon

[mcgonigle_john]

Sherri,

Well, taken broadly and generously the statement could be a call to
pay attention to the "obstacles to cure" as part of a thorough case-
taking.

John McGonigle
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