Yesterday we heard about some of the benefits of treating stroke and traumatic brain injury with lo-dose methamphetamine.  The military is interested because these types of injuries are common, and commonly occur away from full-service medical facilities.

This drug application can be very important to Montana.  Given our vast open spaces and long distances between hospitals, a stroke and traumatic brain injury treatment that can be applied up to 12 hours after the event could make all the difference.  Dr. David Paulsen explains. 

What are some other common medical uses for methamphetamine?  Find out here.

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