The immediate effects of amphetamines are to energize behavior, but once coming down from the "high," users experience depression. Which impacted neurotransmitter accounts for this depression?

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Amphetamines increase the release of dopamine in the brain, which is responsible for the energizing effects. When the effect wears off, the sudden drop in dopamine levels leads to feelings of depression.

The Immediate Effects of Amphetamines Are to Energize Behavior, but Once