Any substance that we put into our bodies, be it food, drink, or drugs (prescription or otherwise) has an effect on our body, brain and our behaviour. Some have positive effects, others negative. In this post we will discuss how illicit (illegal) drugs have on our brains. Illicit drugs are categorised as stimulants, depressants, or […]
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Sorry folks. I know I committed to a post about drugs and the brain, but I underestimated how much I had to do before the weekend ends. So, I have had to hit the hold button. However, it will will appear this week. Brian
Did you know that long-term exposure to chemicals, such as those used in farming, industry, etc can changed the structure of your brain. Changes can be measured through a SPECT scan (SPECT looks at blood flow). The scan image below demonstrates Scalloping / Overall Decreased Perfusion: Toxicity. This pattern shows overall low activity and blood
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