: Some recreational drugs (alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine) and certain chemotherapeutic agents exhibit neurotoxic properties. Clinical and Aesthetic Applications

Despite their potential for harm, controlled doses of certain neurotoxins have revolutionized modern medicine and aesthetics:

: Many neurotoxins, such as those in snake venom, bind to neurotransmitter receptors (like nAChR), preventing the chemical messengers from delivering signals between cells.