Neurotransmitters in Health and Disease
This
fascinating lecture explores the function of
numerous neurotransmitters in both the
peripheral and central nervous system. The
transmitters include norepinephrine,
dopamine, epinephrine, serotonin,
acetylcholine, GABA, endorphins and glutamate.
Their role in common clinical conditions is
discussed and includes addiction, depression,
mood disorders, self-esteem, pain management,
schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder,
bipolar disease and posttraumatic stress
disorder. Current treatment modalities will
also be discussed including antidepressants, anti-anxiety agents, anti-convulsants
and more.