The effects that long term abuse does to the human brain. There are medical studies being done everyday, to gain data on how damaging prolonged abuse can damage the brain. We as humans produce hormones of many kinds and when our bodies produce to much of anyone of these hormones, it can change how our body functions. For instance: Cortisol is our specific Stress hormone. Prolonged exposer can lead too, ST memory loss, hyper independence, OCD, paranoia, depression and many more neurological disorders. If you or someone you know may have suffered long term abuse, please seek out help!