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Posted by JonW on September 5, 2002, at 6:25:42
Hello,
It is my understanding that stimulants are neurotoxic. What does that mean exactly? How should that influence my decision to be on a stimulant or not?
Thank You,
Jon
Posted by oracle on September 5, 2002, at 13:06:42
In reply to Stims neurotoxic... why should I care?, posted by JonW on September 5, 2002, at 6:25:42
It would help to know where you read this.
Perscribed stims in normal doses are not
neurotoxic
Posted by JonW on September 5, 2002, at 14:57:35
In reply to Re: Stims neurotoxic... why should I care?, posted by oracle on September 5, 2002, at 13:06:42
> It would help to know where you read this.
> Perscribed stims in normal doses are not
> neurotoxicThanks. I didn't know whether they were or not. I read abstracts on medline that talk about the neurotoxicity of amphetamines. I wasn't sure how to interperet this in terms of dosage. I also read a post in Dr. Bob's tips about how methamphetamine depletes serotonin and dopamine so I was concerned.
If I understand you correctly, there's no reason to believe I'll be worse off after taking stims long term at normal doses?
Thanks,
Jon
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