spratters Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 It seems that there is deep development into a new drug which erases bad memories, perhaps from bereavement, post-traumatic stress etc. They can apparently "can interfere with how the brain makes and remakes memories of frightening events." Is it something that you would possibly delve into if it became widely availible? What do you think the outcome of use of these drugs may be in further life? Can they work without having some kind of adverse effect later in life? I would like to hear peoples opinions on the matter as it's an interesting subject to me. Further reading - Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o00o Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 there are already some antidepressants that do that kind of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 no, I wouldn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sine Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Absolutely not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joew Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Absolutely not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redruth Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Absolutely not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lube Saibot Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Absolutely would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 maybe if i had been assraped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdust Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Nope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encey Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I saw that movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skotosa Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I think I've been secretly drugged. For I have no bad memories!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fiznuthian Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 *takes pill* *forgets about watmm* *discovers xltronic* *takes pill* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deep Fried Everything Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I saw that movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Promo Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 there are already some antidepressants that do that kind of. Er don't think so lol but please do enlighten us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Absolutely would. But then again, the brain is actually capable of doing this by itself, sooo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Promo Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 It seems that there is deep development into a new drug which erases bad memories, perhaps from bereavement, post-traumatic stress etc. They can apparently "can interfere with how the brain makes and remakes memories of frightening events." Is it something that you would possibly delve into if it became widely availible? What do you think the outcome of use of these drugs may be in further life? Can they work without having some kind of adverse effect later in life? I would like to hear peoples opinions on the matter as it's an interesting subject to me. Further reading - Here Yeah, I read about this a few weeks back. I think its interesting but I think the real difficulty would be being able to draw up the bad memories without it interfering and nulifying the positive/good memories. *takes pill* *forgets about watmm* *discovers xltronic* *takes pill* Ha ha - now that was funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brachiosaur Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 No, I like being depressed. This reminds me about that woman that remembers EVERY bad memory she has ever had. Just give her a date and she can tell you exactly what she did that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Promo Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 No, I like being depressed. This reminds me about that woman that remembers EVERY bad memory she has ever had. Just give her a date and she can tell you exactly what she did that day. No, I think you'll find it isn't developed for that. This technology is being developed to get rid of crippling associations and traumatic memories. This isn't some quick fix 'cause you've had a bad day or are just on a downer lol. Anyways I think more study needs to be done with this because there are dangers as I see it. One experiment on a short term association although quite interesting is definitely not enough. This would also need to be conducted with trained professionals who would have to guide a patient through the process very very carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 i want a pill that would wipe out all of my good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impakt Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fiznuthian Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 i want a pill that would wipe out all of my good memories. so you can relive them? now there's a thought. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 maybe if i had been assraped unless i enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 easy for people to say that haven't experienced a truly scarring and life-changing event. However if it was life-changing... you'd have to do a lot more than erase the memory to be ok i would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Promo Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 My thinking is that seeing as Betablockers are pretty damn common anyhow and often given on prescription then surely this is already effecting 1000s if not 100000s of people already. Surely for the association to be removed then the memory would have to be pretty persistently recalled and intense enough emotionally. Not only that the half life of a Beta Blocker (Propranolol) can be as much as 12hrs which gives a person plenty of time to recall many memories and many associations. Took this off Wikipedia for anyone whose interested ......... "Propranolol is rapidly and completely absorbed, with peak plasma levels achieved approximately 1–3 hours after ingestion. Co-administration with food appears to enhance bioavailability. Despite complete absorption, propranolol has a variable bioavailability due to extensive first-pass metabolism. Hepatic impairment will therefore increase its bioavailability. The main metabolite 4-hydroxypropranolol, with a longer half-life (5.2–7.5 hours) than the parent compound (3–4 hours), is also pharmacologically active. Propranolol is a highly lipophilic drug achieving high concentrations in the brain. The duration of action of a single oral dose is longer than the half-life and may be up to 12 hours, if the single dose is high enough (e.g., 80 mg). Effective plasma concentrations are between 10–100 ng/mL." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Fuck no. I don't want to have to relearn that fire is hot if I touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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