Posted by cybercafe on May 12, 2005, at 2:09:54
In reply to Re: Aging speed up or slow down with meds » alohashirt, posted by theo on May 9, 2005, at 23:02:17
> > I spent a year working in a needle exchange in Europe and came away with a clear impression that many opiate addicts had skin that looked younger than their real age. This seemed surprising given the hard work they were frequently doing to pay for their daily dose. Is it conceivable that stimulants cause aging?
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> > > I didn't have a negative experience at all, and just want to try some other options (besides stims) for long term use. I don't want to age prematurely from speeding my body up every day. It's got to catch up in the long run. What do you think, does that thought ever concern you?
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> I really haven't looked into it, but adding a central nervous system stimulant to your body daily seems harsh, just my perception. I know after stopping Concerta, I felt like I had been to a three day blow out. I didn't feel that way while taking it, but seems my body was working overtime from the daily stimulation and I definitely realize that looking back.
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>I was told that cocaine works by causing an adrenalin rush, which alters blood flow to skin and nerve stimulation to muscles around the face, altering the normal look and shape.
Now with ritalin, I worry about things from a more hormonal level -- I believe it lowers testosterone and growth hormone, to what degree I'm not sure, and I wonder what effects these would have long term.
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