Methamphetamine or amphetamine abuse linked to higher risk of Parkinson’s disease

People who abuse amphetamine-type drugs such as methamphetamine may be at increased risk for developing dopamine-related disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, according to recent research funded by NIDA and NCI. This is consistent with prior studies in animals showing that abuse of these drugs...
Source: NIDA News - Category: Addiction Tags: Amphetamines, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Consequences, Methamphetamine, Researchers Source Type: news