Publications by authors named "Michael J Crookston"
Background: Despite widespread use of methamphetamine and other amphetamine-type stimulants (METH/AMPH), little is known about the long-term medical consequences of METH/AMPH abuse and dependence. Preclinical neurotoxicity findings raise public health concerns that these stimulants may damage dopamine neurons, resulting in dopamine-related disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD).
Methods: A retrospective design was used to examine statewide medical records (1996 through 2011) linked to the Utah Population Database.