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Will your brain return to normal after taking drugs for years?

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Possibly: Here you need to see a physician with a strong pharmacology background, who also has experience with treating drug addictions. Many pain management specialists can fit this category. Depending upon what you took and your current cognitive emotional state, some therapies might help.

Answered 4/28/2016

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