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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Blaming everything now on concussions, are you? Wow! A dog with a bone[/quote]

Not PP, but think this information is relevant to this discussion.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20370921

Symptoms

Some of the possible signs and symptoms of CTE may include:

Difficulty thinking (cognitive impairment)
[b]Impulsive behavior[/b]
Depression or apathy
Short-term memory loss
Difficulty planning and carrying out tasks (executive function)
Emotional instability
[b]Substance abuse[/b]
Suicidal thoughts or behavior
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I have a brother who is an alcoholic and a drug addict. You know what it came from?  He is an addict.  He never played a day of sports in his life.  [/quote]

Of course.

That doesn't mean that repeated head trauma doesn't cause the symptoms above or CTE.  In fact, the medical community thinks it does, and it's backed up by autopsy data from many deceased former athletes who suffered from repeated head trauma.

https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/14/health/brain-damage-dementia-cte-soccer-football-study/index.html
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