Some doctors say that it can eat away at the white matter of the brain and also enlarge ventricles implying brain damage. Most top psychiatrists I've talked to say "the jury is still out" on the matter.
So as of now, no one really knows. But even if it did cause brain damage, as long as you take your meds, you may never have a psychotic break again. Just work hard at brain exercises and reading and writing, (that's what I do,) and new neurons will regenerate and help you get back to or close to normal. However the disease of schizophrenia itself can cause neuropsychological damage throught depletion or too much neurotransmitters. So if you have schizophrenia, most studies say you will stay about the same for life.
However, some of the best doctors in the country at The Freedom Trail Clinic told me that many people do improve significantly, despite these studies. So I guess it would depend on the person.
An illness that has a psychological cause and does not involve brain damage is Psychosis.
No brain damage, it's a purely mental state.
It cause zero brain damage, if used in moderation...
The brain needs oxygen in order to function. A lack of oxygen to the brain can cause brain damage. Brain damage can result in seizures.
it can cause brain damage
it can cause you to have heart faliure and you can go into cardiac arrest, which can give you brain damage and you can die from it
The difference is that one can have a brain injury and not have brain damage. Essentially, brain damage is caused by injury or trauma to the brain. However, not every injury to the brain will cause brain damage.
The difference is that one can have a brain injury and not have brain damage. Essentially, brain damage is caused by injury or trauma to the brain. However, not every injury to the brain will cause brain damage.
One word answer: yes. It is extremely harmful, and proven to cause permanent brain damage.
Yes, it is not life threatening but it can cause damage.
The brain is starved of oxygen, and brain damage and suffocation can be the result.
YES, glue sniffing can definitely cause brain damage.