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Brain damage due to drugs, PET scans C014 / 1177
Brain damage due to drugs, positron emission tomography (PET) scans. The brain at left is that of a control subject who had not taken drugs, while the brain at right is that of a methamphetamine abuser tested 80 days after detoxification. The tracer used, contained the radioactive isotope carbon-11. The red areas show high concentrations of dopamine transporters, reductions of which are associated with decreased cognitive and motor function. The concentration (key at right) is lower in the drug abuser, indicating long-term damage. Methamphetamine (meth) is also known as speed. The results of this study were published in 2001
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This powerful print captures the stark contrast between a healthy brain and one damaged by drug abuse. On the left, we see the PET scan of a control subject who has never taken drugs, displaying normal cognitive and motor function. However, on the right, we witness the devastating effects of methamphetamine abuse on the human brain. Taken 80 days after detoxification, this PET scan reveals significant reductions in dopamine transporters in the methamphetamine abuser's brain. These red areas indicate high concentrations of dopamine transporters that are crucial for proper cognitive and motor function. The lower concentration observed in the drug abuser signifies long-term damage caused by methamphetamine use. Methamphetamine, commonly known as speed, is a highly addictive narcotic that wreaks havoc on both physical and neurological health. This groundbreaking study conducted in 2001 sheds light on its detrimental impact. The radioactive tracer used during this PET scan contained carbon-11 isotope to highlight these damaging effects accurately. By examining these scans closely through positron emission tomography (PET), researchers can better understand how drug abuse alters neural pathways and impairs vital functions. Published by Brookhaven National Laboratory/Science Photo Library, this image serves as a reminder of the urgent need for awareness about substance abuse's destructive consequences while emphasizing ongoing research efforts to combat addiction and restore brain health.
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