Hey Guys,

First of all, great forum!

Ok, so I am considering beginning with the following stack:

vinpocetine
centrophenoxine
aniracetam

My primary goal is to repair the damage done from a very misguided period of my life through substance abuse. I am currently 26. My memory used to be my strongest asset; it is now my weakest. I've heard the centrophenoxine has some restorative properties, hence the inclusion. Of course, although repair is a goal, the added mental clarity/focus/memory is also a reason I'm taking this - I am a teacher/writer and currently studying for a graduate degree (English).

So, a few questions:

1. Is this a good stack to begin with? Would anyone recommend changing it up?

2. Do I need to add a choline supplement?

3. What about adding Bacopa to the mix?

4. Do I need to be wary about taking any of the above long-term?

I want to start out on the bare minimum that still will give noticeable effects.

Thanks in advance.

Which substances did you abuse?

I entered college on a full academic scholarship. Then came the partying. I regularly abused alcohol and cocaine. I smoked pot a lot but I wouldn't say that I abused it. I lost my scholarship and, though I graduated, I feel like -or should I say I know - I never fulfilled my full academic potential. I want to get back in school and go for a PhD.

However, I feel the alcohol and cocaine reallly messed up my ability to retain information, as well as creative thought patterns. Abuse in my case meant more than recreational using. These substances, however, will never enter my life again. I know it may be impossible to completely undo what I've done, but I want to try as hard as I can.

Thanks for the quick reply.

LifeMirage, you seem very knowledgeable. I've read through a LOT of the forum and you seem to be the go-to guy. So if you will humor me...

I've pretty much decided on the following - Centro with a product called "Brain Octane." The ingredients per serving are:

Piracetam 2000 mg
Choline Bitartrate 750 mg
Acetyl-L-Carnitine 750 mg
TriMethlyGlycine 500 mg
Alpha GPC 275 mg
Dimethylaminoethanol 250 mg
L-Carnosine 100 mg
L-Phenylalinine 100 mg
L-Tyrosine 100 mg

In addition to those, I also take BCAAs and Beta-Alanine. Thoughts? Any advice would be greatly appreciated and utilized!