October 18, 2007
Drugs and Diabetes connection
Insulin has for a long time been the treatment for diabetes, but researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre have discovered that the insulin actually has an affect on the brains Dopamine system, this system is a factor in drug addiction and neuro psychiatric conditions.
There may be a connection also between getting the right dosage of insulin, as an improper dose could affect the use of medication for ADHD.
The connection between drugs like amphetamines and cocaine, as well as the medication for ADHD is that these will block the neuro transmitter dopamine, which will therefore affect the levels of insulin.
This is an early study and there may be other factors involved, but this is a serious warning for those who use recreational drugs.
Source [Medical News Today]
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