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CamChicks · 04-16-2004, 03:36 PM

Brain Pollution and the Real Reason You Shouldn't Use Drugs

SPECT has demonstrated a number of abnormalities in substance abusers in brain areas known to be involved in behavior, such as the frontal and temporal lobes. ... The most common similarity among drug and alcohol abusers is that the brain has an overall toxic look to it. In general, the SPECT studies look less active, more shriveled, and overall less healthy. A "scalloping effect" is common amongst drug abusing brains. Normal brain patterns show smooth activity across the cortical surface. Scalloping is a wavy, rough sea-like look on the brain's surface. I also see this pattern in patients who have been exposed to toxic fumes or oxygen deprivation.

For example, cocaine and methamphetamine abuse appear as multiple small holes across the cortical surface;

Amphetamine or cocaine exposure may limit brain cell changes that normally occur with life changes

The findings from this study indicate that at least some of the cognitive and behavioral advantages that accrue with experience may be diminished by prior exposure to psychostimulant drugs.

President Bush has long preached of the power of prayer to aid drug addicts.

04-16-2004, 03:36 PM
CamChicks Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: godless northwest Posts: 1,552	Brain Pollution and the Real Reason You Shouldn't Use Drugs SPECT has demonstrated a number of abnormalities in substance abusers in brain areas known to be involved in behavior, such as the frontal and temporal lobes. ... The most common similarity among drug and alcohol abusers is that the brain has an overall toxic look to it. In general, the SPECT studies look less active, more shriveled, and overall less healthy. A "scalloping effect" is common amongst drug abusing brains. Normal brain patterns show smooth activity across the cortical surface. Scalloping is a wavy, rough sea-like look on the brain's surface. I also see this pattern in patients who have been exposed to toxic fumes or oxygen deprivation. For example, cocaine* and methamphetamine abuse appear as multiple small holes across the cortical surface;* Amphetamine or cocaine exposure may limit brain cell changes that normally occur with life changes The findings from this study indicate that at least some of the cognitive and behavioral advantages* that accrue with experience may be diminished by prior exposure to psychostimulant drugs.* President Bush has long preached of the power of prayer to aid drug addicts. __________________ camchicks.com