Linda Ronstadt's Parkinson's Disease Caused by Cocaine Abuse

Published November 11, 2013

Linda Ronstadt's Parkinson's Disease Caused By Cocaine Abuse
Filed under: cocaine abuse parkinson’s disease
Linda Ronstadt was famous for her vocal abilities, but she was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease – which also took away her singing ability. According to the National Enquirer's medical sources, prolonged usage of cocaine can lead to a high … Read more on Celebrity Dirty Laundry

Inside the brains of addicts
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In 2008, another paper from his colleagues showed that Levadopa, a dopamine precursor drug used to treat Parkinson's disease, may also be effective as a treatment for cocaine addiction when combined with behavioral therapies. Impulsivity and addiction. Read more on Medical Xpress