Methamphetamine: Difference between revisions
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*Increasing the activity and expression of the [[dopamine]]-synthesizing enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) | *Increasing the activity and expression of the [[dopamine]]-synthesizing enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) | ||
In addition to releasing potent amounts of monoamines, | In addition to releasing potent amounts of monoamines, Methamphetamine has a high lipid solubility which leads to a relatively fast transfer of the drug across the blood-brain barrier and a quick onset in comparison to other [[stimulant]]s.<ref name="Barr2006" /> All of this results in feelings of reward, euphoria, and stimulation as well as an unpleasant offset. | ||
==Subjective effects== | ==Subjective effects== |