Yes, some recreational drugs have the potential to cause long term brain damage and cause Parkinsonism like symptoms.

The famous Hollywood actor of 1990s , Michael J. Fox has suggested drugs and alcohol could have caused his Parkinson’s.

Watch Michael J Fox on CNN video.

People with Parkinsonism have tremors, stiff and inflexible muscles along with slow movements and shuffling gait.

Be careful !

References

Can recreational drugs cause PARKINSON’S? As Michael J Fox, 61, says he fears partying too hard in the ’80s may have done permanent damage… research suggests cocaine, MDMA and meth can trigger disease. By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com
Updated 13:34, 07 May 2023

Movement disorders and MDMA abuse.

Parkinsonism and dystonia caused by the illicit use of ephedrone–a longitudinal study.

The methamphetamine experience: a NIDA partnership.

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