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Can Mental Disorders Caused By Methamphetamine Usage Be Managed By Withdrawing From It?

im 20 years old injecting meth. i started using at 13 almost on a daily basis since. i didnt start injecting up untill about 6 months ago. i feel i may have mental disorders due to my use such as change in personality, loss touch with reality, my inability to understand things and much more. will being sober for a great amount of time repair these effects?
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Eventually. Yes. There are changes in the brain function and even shape with long term Methamphetamine use shown by MRI. BUT these changes go back to normal months later.

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Can Mental Disorders Caused By Methamphetamine Usage Be Managed By Withdrawing From It?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Eventually. Yes. There are changes in the brain function and even shape with long term Methamphetamine use shown by MRI. BUT these changes go back to normal months later. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.