Posted by Caleb462 on April 29, 2003, at 17:11:55
In reply to H - no dammage - Long term alteration, posted by linkadge on April 29, 2003, at 14:03:49
> Heroin causes no brain dammage, as it simply
> binds to and activated the various endorphin
> receptor subtypes.
>
> It does however cause long term alterations in
> the brain. Research has showen clear and significant alterations in beta-endorpen,
> and several other receptor sites in the brain.
>
> These changes are depenant on the duration of use of Heroin, and other opiates, and the time since.
>
> Infact, some studies show an increased susceptability to pain, in chronically
> exposed animals, even years after the initial
> dosing.
>
> This could be why many users find it very
> hard to quit. Many report thinking about the
> drug, and craving its effects many years
> after its use.
>
>
> I do not recomend the use of Heroin.
> If you want some endorphins then for
> goodness sakes you lazy bottoms, go
> out and excercise :)
>
> Linkadge
>Linkadge is right, it will cause alterations in receptors - but that happens with any psychoactive drug used long-term - anti-depressants, for instance. No true damage occurs to the brain or body, however. Not that I'm advocating the use of heroin or other opiods, but I just like getting the truth out. Heroin is not a physically dangerous drug.
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