Posted by Lorraine on June 22, 2001, at 9:45:11
In reply to Re: Adderal and/or ADD long-term effects??, posted by blackjack on June 21, 2001, at 12:05:42
> None of this proves that amphetamines aren't neurotoxic in humans, but there is no clear answer to the question. We will probably learn a lot more in the next few years as new imaging techniques give us a better look at the human brain in action.
The problem is we know so little now. What are the long term effects of the use of any of the drugs we are using now? We know that untreated depression causes the brain to change--reduced hypocampus; lessions etc. So not treating depression is not an option. A recent article in discovery (the article is pulp implying that cosmetic use of anti-depressants is the norm and people should just exercise) notes that Prozac causes changes in the brain. Take a look at the brain images on thebrain.com for a look at the channges in brain activity caused by various mental illness and the restoration to normal brain activity with treatment. Any drug we take poses the risk of changing the brain. Not taking any drugs poses the risk of changing the brain. It's a hard luck life.
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