Brain functions that can prevent relapse improve after a year of methamphetamine abstinence

In a study published online by the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, UC Davis researchers report that it takes at least a year for former methamphetamine users to regain impulse control. The results tell recovering substance abusers, their families and drug-treatment specialists that it can take an extended period of time for the brain functions critical to recovery to improve.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news165506163.html">Brain functions that can prevent relapse improve after a year of methamphetamine abstinence</a></p> <p>In a study published online by the <i>Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, </i>UC Davis researchers report that it takes at least a year for former methamphetamine users to regain impulse control. The results tell recovering substance abusers, their families and drug-treatment specialists that it can take an extended period of time for the brain functions critical to recovery to improve.</p>