Comment · Wed, November 28, 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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Cannibalsnail · 1 points
I appear to be partially wrong, but in my experience there is a degree of potentiation which could be dangerous at normal doses. Perhaps a specification of the need for reduced dose would have been important?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
Sure, I would agree that the OP needs to get more specific information about potential changes to personal dosing. Hopefully his doctor would cover that with him when giving him the prescription. This is not an over-the-counter supplement, so I figured he would be speaking to a qualified medical authority before even attempting to start a regimen. I really hope that people personally research suggestions on here before ingesting substances. Although, I should probably not assume that.