Posted by floatingbridge on September 21, 2010, at 11:01:44
In reply to Stimlants deplete brain chemicals?, posted by SheilaC on September 20, 2010, at 9:34:53
Hi Sheila, I don't think it works quite that way (the depletion model), to add to what europe* posted (forgot how to spell that babbler's screen name). More that a user becomes accustomed to the stimulant so that when it is withdrawn, there is an (uncomfortable!) adjustment period.
Addiction to meth-amphetamine is different. From what I understand, the potency of the street drug causes an enormous seretonin 'dump' that causes brain damage and addiction--. In some instances, irreversible parkensons.
Dex doesn't do this exactly. Yes it stimulates seretonin & dopamine release not nearly as extreme. Not that it's a health tonic. One needs to take extra health supplements plus some take
additional. Let's see. I've lapsed my regime. I'll look at my cabinet and post later.Stimulant use in kids is different--their brains are still forming. Can't speak to that. Not sure it's been adequately studied, unfortunately.
MDD currently controlled. C-ptsd and comorbid health concerns. Chronic fatigue.
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