Can drugs effect your brain even if you only take them every now and then?

[vampireslayer]

I smoke cannabis quite a lot, I get cocaine given to me maybe twice a week. I used to take amphetamines regularly but that only went on for a month. If I go to a rave I'll take MDMA. I like magic mushrooms. Other than that I don't take many drugs. I feel as though they have effected me in good and bad ways. MDMA just cured my anxiety, since the first use my anxiety is gone, no other medication has ever done that. Weed helps me sleep, I don't really like the high that much. I prefer uppers. Magic mushrooms are amazing, they really clear your mind and I've never had as much fun as I've had tripping on shrooms or dancing all night on mdma. The amphetamine stopped me feeling tired 24/7 but wasn't sustainable so since I've been off it my energy has gone back to being non existent, amphetamine is evil. Anyway, what my question is: Would these drugs have permanently changed my brain from only some a few times(mushrooms, mdma) or not using often(cocaine) or using regularly to help me sleep(weed) or the short addiction(the amphetamine binge I went on for barely a month)? I feel like a completely different person I am anxiety free and have no fears but at the same time I'm numb I cannot feel and I don't think anything could upset me or make me "happy".. I'm just in this state that may be contentment but to me it feels like emptiness and numbness, no motivation or empathy. I could probably stab someone with a straight face and no regret. Am I going crazy?

 

[poppyplanet]

No, you're not going crazy. To me, what you're describing is classic serotonin depletion. Only time will tell if what you're feeling is permanent. Don't overdue the drugs or by the time you're my age, 33, you'll start noticing things that won't go away like depression and bad anxiety. Maybe even serotonin syndrome. I would lay off the drugs for a while and ask your doctor for an SSRI or an SNRI like Effexor. Those feelings of emptiness and a lack of empathy will subdue a lot after a few weeks of an anti depressant.

 

[DrugOmen]

Those feelings of emptiness and a lack of empathy will subdue a lot after a few weeks of an anti depressant.

yes this sounds like depletion of serotonin as you said but I think an anti-depressant is unnecessary. A few weeks without any drugs should allow you to return to narmalcy.

 

[EP158207]

. I could probably stab someone with a straight face and no regret. Am I going crazy?

You need to lay off the MDMA and cannabis. This sounds like severe serotonin depletion like people here have said. You really need to start exercising, taking some good quality Omega 3 oils, and 5 HTP supplements will help you quite a bit too. Try and get out, walk around, get some sun, listen to music, start engaging with things again and you will be back to norma in a few months.

 

[f33lg00d]

In response to just the title, taking a drug once effects your brain.

 

[Thomas29]

Yeah Of Course.... But if you USE And NOT ABUSE And Give TIME FOR YOUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY TO RECOVER. Yes you can Easily Use Drugs Long-Term Without Messing Your Brain-Up Long-Term Or Even Short-Term If Responsible Rebound Effects Worse you got to Worry About Or Some For Example.

 

[pill_billy]

yes all drug use effect the brain

 

[OnceABoneHead]

I feel like a completely different person I am anxiety free and have no fears but at the same time I'm numb I cannot feel and I don't think anything could upset me or make me "happy".. I'm just in this state that may be contentment but to me it feels like emptiness and numbness, no motivation or empathy. I could probably stab someone with a straight face and no regret. Am I going crazy?

Sounds like I felt when I smoked a joint. (but it would wear off in a couple hours).I have a suggestion: Would you consider skipping the drugs and Study your favorite subject or do something positive that also brings you pleasure instead? I love working on classic cars and repairing things. When I was young I drank beer and smoked a joint once in a while, not often because most of the time weed put me to sleep anyways. But My favorite subject was math. I was not the best at it but I liked it. When I had to take a 45 minute exam with difficult problems, I would leave the classroom afterwards and I would be driving to work on a natural High that was hard to describe, but a great feeling none the less. As far as stab someone, no regret? How about Heal someone, save a life, instead of taking one? I tried Many drugs but found that they all had one thing in common, none of them took away my emotional pains. I felt empty often but that was caused mostly by all the booze I consumed. I found that doing good things for myself and others was a great "high" in itself. No drug could match a warm hug from a girl whose car you just fixed. You are not going crazy, Just growing up. Some take longer than others. I did not grow up until after I turned 50.

 

[Neuropsycho25]

Yeah Of Course.... But if you USE And NOT ABUSE And Give TIME FOR YOUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY TO RECOVER. Yes you can Easily Use Drugs Long-Term Without Messing Your Brain-Up Long-Term Or Even Short-Term If Responsible Rebound Effects Worse you got to Worry About Or Some For Example.

Ecstacy can permanently alter the neurophysiological functions of the brain whether it is used one time or a hundred times. Most studies converge toward the idea that it is most likely neuro-toxic and that it causes atoms to form abnormally.

Even light drugs like marijuana change the brain: if you start smoking weed as an adult, it will increase neuroconnectivity. But if you smoke as a young teenager, it will decrease IQ.

The best thing to do is space usage.

Lsd, marijuana, mushrooms and plenty of other psychedelics are safer than alcohol and cigarettes. So if you are going to use drugs, go for the ones that effect the brain the least in my opinion.