Brain Damage/Crack/Recovery (addict, effect, therapy, memory loss)

[jmellc]

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I have known a few people recovering from crack addiction. That drug leaves a person in a terrible state. Most of those I know have suffered loss of cogniitive ability, loss of rentention & short term memory loss. Makes it incredibly hard for them to learn skills & stay on track in jobs, etc.

I remember in the 70's biofeedback was explored as a possible therapy for various brain injuries. Supposedly it trained a person to use "vacant" areas of the brain, not normally used. That was part of the thinking that most of us only use about 10% of our brain capacity.

I have not heard any of this discussed since the late 70's or early 80's. Does anyone know if this is still being researched, was a flop or what?

I would sure like to see a good treatment available. I nearly cry when I see a grown man struggle to do some simple task & failing at it.

[jaijai]

Home - Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeeback

[jmellc]

Thanks, I have sent them an e mail with details, to get their opinion.

[jaijai]

Originally Posted by jmellc

Thanks, I have sent them an e mail with details, to get their opinion.

I don't know and i'm just guessing but i assume that it's an effective approach and that just because it has perhaps "gone out of style" it's definitely worth exploring.
All the best.