Comment · Sun, November 25, 2012
How efficiently will my brain recover after amphetamine use?
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Boobs_and_Hot_Cakes · 8 points
I recently saw a post on bluelight in regards to the regeneration of serotonin receptors following MDMA use, that same post claimed that dopamine production/receptors do not return to normal levels following methamphetamine abuse.
I use dextro-amphetamine at therapeutic doses on a regular basis, usually about 60-90mg a week. I was curious what level of damage this is doing and whether or not this damage is repairable.
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Exams are over so it's been about 10 days since my last dose, I'm not extensively addicted, I'm still able to do chores and accomplish tasks though slightly less efficiently and I do feel less inclined to socialize. I've been taking amphetamine for about 18 months and have a further 5 years left of university which I would consider using it for, at a decreased dosage of about 40-60mg a week.
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thedstrat · 1 points
So too much glutamate is neurotoxic? And you would suggest taking it even for occasional amphetamine use
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
Amphetamine induces a release of glutamate. This is the substance that binds to your NMDA receptors and opens your calcium/sodium channels. If they open too often or for too long, the calcium/sodium levels within the neuron can get too high, causing damage. Magnesium prevents this. Yes, take it every day. Most people are magnesium deficient as is. Add amphetamine use, and you can have issues quickly. Also, it slows tolerance buildup.