: The toxins cause structural changes in the brain's white matter, specifically forming vacuoles (tiny holes) in the myelin sheath. Symptoms :
: Spasticity, muscle weakness, and eventual inability to speak or move (mutism and flaccid paralysis). Chasing the Dragon
: This method originated in Hong Kong in the 1950s and spread through Southeast Asia and Europe by the 1980s. Medical Risks: Toxic Leukoencephalopathy : The toxins cause structural changes in the
A rare but fatal complication specific to inhaling drug vapors is , sometimes called "Chasing the Dragon Syndrome". Chasing the Dragon
: Cerebellar issues like difficulty walking (ataxia) and slurred speech.
: MRI is the gold standard for detecting these unique white matter lesions.