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Growing up your told when it comes to drugs just say no.
But most people end up experimenting at one point r another.
And sometimes people will become addicted and have even been known to use drugs to self
medicate.
The use of illegal drugs for medical reasons is quite the controversial topic and that’s
what were going to be talking about today.Hey youtube im court mcginley and welcome back
to the most amazing top 5.
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Before we get started on this list I want to know what do you think is the worst drug
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Alright lets start on our list of the top 5 drugs that are actually good for you
Coming in at our number 5 spot--LSD- LSD is a psychedelic drug that is known for its psychological
effects.
But it turns out its not all bad.
It can actually cure addictions- treat depression and stops cluster headaches.
Back in the 50s studies have shown using LSD to treat alcoholism.
There was a 50 percent success rate.
Which isn’t amazing but its a lot better compared to the 10 percent success rate from
alcoholics anonymous.
Also at a hospital in Maryland researcher provided their terminal cancer patients LSD
to see if it would help with anxiety and one third of patients said they felt dramatically
less tense- less depressed- they were in less pain and were less afraid of death.
And More recently Harvard Medical school actually gave patients who were suffering from cluster
headaches LSD to treat their condition.
And 7 out of 8 said it relived their headaches.
At number 4--Amphetamines- this drug is actually currently used by the medical community to
treat certain conditions such as- Narcolepsy- ADHA and it also helps in stroke recovery.
The State University of New York has even reported that its been proven to be effective
in treating depression and obesity.
And a study at an institute in Sweden has shown that the use of amphetamines helps stroke
victims to recover faster.
In at number 3--Ketamine – Keta mean- This is a medication mainly used for starting and
maintaining anesthesia.
Its also known as a medical treatment for depression.
Its worked quite well in treating clinical depression even in patients who havnt responded
to past treatments.
A study that was conducted by the Connecticut Mental Health center showed that 70 percent
of their test group responded positively to treatment.
Whats even more impressive s that the drug is able to repair neuron connections in the
brain that had previously been damaged by chronic stress.
And apparently just one does can last for 7-10 days.
Coming in at our number 2 spot---Ecstasy- This drug is a psychoactive drug used primarily
as a recreational drug.
Its also said to reduce anxiety- treat PTSD and ease symptoms of Parkinsons disease.
Ecstasy is thought to treat parkinsons disease through the release of serotonin levels in
the brain.
Now even though researchers are still unsure of how this works it has been proven to be
effective in studies using mice and one human test subject- an ex stuntman named Tim Lawrence.
Tim went from barely being able to move to being able to somersault and cartwheel after
taking just one dose of the drug.
Victims with PTSD have also been showing improvements after taking this drug.
According to a psychologist who performed a study combining therapy and MDMA they found
that the drug gave the patient a window of time where they experienced fewer fear responses
and could handle therapy and talking about there condition more calmly.
And in at number one--***- we all know *** is up there as one of the most addictive
illegal drugs on the market.
But its also one of the most effective pain killers out there.
this drug is usually used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects.While the dangers
regarding this drug are well know its also one of the most effective and safest treatments
for extreme chronic pain.
For example the suffering that’s experienced by cancer patients.
But the governments complete ban on the drug prevents hospitals from using the substance.
Well there you have it that’s our list of the top 5 drugs that are actually good for
you.
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