Study hopes for meth impact reversal in the brain

A Gisborne-based research project is using MRI scanning to study the impacts of methamphetamine in the brain. Early data from the 'The Matai meth recovery study' project is showing changes to the brain are potentially reversible. Kathryn speaks with the principal researcher, and a community advocate who has himself overcome a meth addiction.

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