Fentanyl May Be Causing Amnesia In Some Users

Synopsis

A week before Max Meehan's 23rd birthday in 2012, he uses what he believes is heroin and falls asleep on the couch. When he wakes up the next morning, he discovers he cannot move his leg. Although this lack of mobility is later identified as a temporary pinched nerve, his boyfriend notices something alarming: Meehan keeps rediscovering his paralysis every ten minutes. Meehan describes this experience to VICE News, stating, 'It was like every 10 minutes, it was like this discovery,' indicating that his brain is affected. Neurologist Jed Barash provides insights into the potential link between fentanyl use and memory issues, highlighting the serious implications of substance use on cognitive function.