Permanent Memory Problems From Drug Abuse? Please Advise.?

Question by Paul: Permanent memory problems from drug abuse? Please advise.?
About five years ago I was in a pretty tough spot emotionally. I was a freshman in college and I partied- hard. Anyway, I had never tried pills before but my roommate offered to get me some klonopins. Long story short, that night I took nine .1 mg (if I remember correctly) pills. I also drank about a fifth of vodka.

Could something like this cause permanent brain damage? I’m having some memory problems and I’m freaking out, worried there might be some connection. I really needs someone who knows something about this (not just somebody who’s also taken the drug) to tell me. Thanks!

I should say that the week following this event was quite a blur. I even took a test in one of my classes and didn’t remember taking it, even when I got it back!

I’m also under quite a bit of stress and have some depression/anxiety problems. I’m really hopeful this is why I’ve been having the problems.

Best answer:

Answer by Dolores
Don’t worry, Your brain is ok.
It seems you’re on some sort of (clinical, mild) depression (be aware that no one can make a diagnosis by internet) & that’s why you’re having memory problems.
The best bet is seeing a psychiatrist for a proper diagnostic and treatment. If for some reason that’s not an option or if you cannot afford therapy, read http://tiny.cc/wmis4/
In many cases depression will respond quickly to the use of this treatments (within a few weeks), but if this still doesn’t work, see a psychiatrist; psychiatric treatment for depression involves antidepressants and usually but not always, therapy.

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