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effect
The neurochemical response to occupation of a
receptor
by a
ligand
. The
effect
of a
drug
may be
therapeutic
or, in the case of drugs of
abuse
or
dependence
, to produce pleasure or relief.
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pharmacology
includes:
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adverse effect
analgesic (effect)
anxiogenic
ceiling effect
depressogenic
Halloween effect
K-hole
nocebo effect
pharmacogenic orgasm
rush
side effect
sympathomimetic
therapeutic effect
toxic
See also:
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efficacy
pharmacology
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The Serpent and the Rainbow
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