New Horizons in the Neuroscience of Consciousness
Edited by Elaine K. Perry, Daniel Collerton, Fiona E.N. LeBeau and Heather Ashton
[Advances in Consciousness Research, 79] 2010. xxv, 330 pp.
Heather Ashton
List of John Benjamins publications for which Heather Ashton plays a role.
Titles
Subjects Consciousness research | Neuropsychology
Neurochemistry of Consciousness: Neurotransmitters in mind
Edited by Elaine K. Perry, Heather Ashton and Allan H. Young
[Advances in Consciousness Research, 36] 2002. xii, 344 pp.
Subjects Consciousness research | Neuropsychology
2010 Undercurrents of consciousness: The endocannabinoid system New Horizons in the Neuroscience of Consciousness, Perry, Elaine K., Daniel Collerton, Fiona E.N. LeBeau and Heather Ashton (eds.), pp. 53–64 | Article
The endocannabinoid system acts as a neuromodulator, interacting with other neuromodulators such as the opioids. It influences all vital body functions and sets the tone of every conscious thought and feeling. It operates largely below conscious levels but occasionally floats into consciousness… read more
2002 5. Motivation: Reward and punishment systems Neurochemistry of Consciousness: Neurotransmitters in mind, Perry, Elaine K., Heather Ashton and Allan H. Young (eds.), pp. 83–104 | Chapter
2002 12. Delirium and hallucinations Neurochemistry of Consciousness: Neurotransmitters in mind, Perry, Elaine K., Heather Ashton and Allan H. Young (eds.), pp. 181–203 | Chapter
2002 10. Effects of drugs on sleep Neurochemistry of Consciousness: Neurotransmitters in mind, Perry, Elaine K., Heather Ashton and Allan H. Young (eds.), pp. 163–167 | Chapter