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Dopamine and meth question
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confused |
Dopamine and meth question
Can someone explain in laymen's terms the whole dopamine deal.
Is it that after excessive use of meth, the dopamine
receptors don't work? When using meth, is it that extra
dopamine is released into the system? I want to
understand how to explain it in laymen's terms. |
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| Loraura |
Re: Dopamine and meth question
Here is my article explaining how the dopamine system
works in layman's terms.
Dopamine, Methamphetamines & You
Let me know if that doesn't answer your questions. I can
give more info.
Basically, with meth use, here is a summary of the
damage report:
1) While using meth, the body destroys dopamine faster
than it can replace it. Much faster.
2) Long term use results in damage to dopamine
receptors, too.
3) It takes months and months of clean time and good
nutrition to replace the dopamine that is destroyed
while high on meth. |
forget
suzette |
Re: Dopamine and meth question
is
Phenylalanine in a pill? ....or food?
....I wanna try rebuilding lori. what do I need to
get?
...I know protein, eggs, and dairy. what else?
....I'll be your guinea pig if you care to tell me
exactly what to get.
...some people (like me)..... you gotta hold their hand
thru everything! |
| Loraura |
Re: Dopamine and meth question
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is found in protein,
and can also be bought as a nutritional supplement. Same
for Tyrosine.
If you click the link I provided above, and scroll near
the bottom of the article, natural food sources of both
Phenylalanine and Tyrosine are listed.
You can also look on the back of most multi-vitamins to
see if either of these are included. Either one
can be turned into dopamine by the body.
Do not exceed the recommended amount if you choose a
supplement. They are rough for the liver and kidneys to
process. Most long term addicts already have some damage
to these organs, so I would not push it by overdoing it
on supplements. A diet rich in animal protein is the
safest and easiest way to get what your body needs.
Daily recommended amounts of protein for healthy adults:
Men
19-50 yrs 55.5 grams
50+ yrs 53.3 grams
Women
19-50 yrs 45 grams
50 + yrs 46.5 grams
Knowing you have a deficiency, you could probably follow
the recommendation for healthy pregnant women and add up
to 6 more grams per day. This is my opinion, and I'm not
a dietitian. If you are unsure, I recommend consulting a
dietitian.
How much is a gram of protein? Well, the easy answer is
to spend 10 bucks at Wal-Mart and buy a scale.
If you're really unwilling to do that, then I can say
that 5g of protein is about the size of a deck of cards.
So you should eat 4-5 decks of cards worth of animal
protein per day.
2-3 eggs = 4-5g of protein.
Milk should list the protein grams on the carton.
For everything else, check the labels. |
forget
suzette |
Re: Dopamine and meth question
thanks... *copies and takes home* ..I appreciate it....I
tell you when I feel better, or if there's any changes
in me (for your struggle to find a cure for us)
...I'll start Thursday...payday...it's McDonalds till
then. they got meat and yogurt.
..........I'm so tired of wishing I'd die. |
sdm
sanjose |
Re: Dopamine and meth question
Laraura
Very articulate and valuable information! You are good.
Thank you.
I am glad you consider us friends and do not charge us
for your services. |
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Dopamine and recovery question
Effects of Drugs on Dopamine Levels
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