DocDanielAmen

It is a fascinating question. I wrote an Op Ed piece for the LA Times on whether or not we should scan presidential candidates. I have my suspicions about all of the candidates. See this link.

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-oe-amen5dec05-story.html

I have scanned literally thousands of brains on marijuana. It shows toxic effects on scans. Yes, it can help with anxiety, but often makes depression and ADHD worse. Xanax helps with anxiety but is toxic to brain function. I think of marijuana the same way. Perhaps CBD by itself will be helpful. I caution my patients about its use.

This is a fascinating question. As long as your frontal lobes are OK and you can control your behavior, you can keep these thoughts in check and stay out of jail or hell. The brain is a sneaky organ. We all have weird, crazy, sexual, violent thoughts that no one should ever hear. Your brain acts as a filter. Keep it healthy.

Love the movie. Powerful, clear and very scary. Was a consultant for it. The NFL was not happy about our work, but there was great enthusiasm among players.

It makes the brain look older than the person is. It is a pattern we see with alcohol and infections. Not a good thing.