Drugs & Depression

Question 1

5-HTT Gene

Answer 1

A gene that transports serotonin. Changes in this gene have been shown to have an effect on the likelihood of developing depression.

Question 2

Longitudinal Study

Answer 2

A study that takes place over a long time.

Question 3

Serotonin

Answer 3

A hormone that stabilizes mood and creates feelings of happiness.

Question 4

Stressful Live Events

Answer 4

Undesired and unexpected events in life that cause stress.

Question 5

Allele

Answer 5

A variant form of a gene.

Question 6

Neurotransmitter

Answer 6

A chemical that transfers a signal from a neuron across a synapse to a target cell.

Question 7

Noradrenaline

Answer 7

A stress hormone that controls the fight or flight response.

Question 8

SSRIs

Answer 8

A kind of antidepressant that works blocking the reuptake of serotonin into neurons.

Question 9

SNRIs

Answer 9

A kind of antidepressant that works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline into neurons.

Question 10

Drug Therapy

Answer 10

Drug therapy is treating psychological disorders through drugs and medications.

Question 11

Relapse

Answer 11

A return to substance use after a period of sobriety.

Question 12

Side Effects

Answer 12

Effects from medication other than the main intended effects

Question 13

Placebo

Answer 13

A treatment or substance that has no effect but will be given to participants of tests/subjects under the impression that it does have effects.