Articles of category "Psysiological addiction basis"

A lot of chemical reactions take place in our brains, including down regulations and up regulations, neurotransmitter and hormone system activities, and so on. Stimuli, important for the vital activity such as positive and negative emotions, are born, created and regulated in the brain. Here are located neuro-chemical centers that are sensitive for neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitter dopamine is responsible for our pleasure centers. The lack of neurotransmitters in the body can cause physiological tolerance or drug dependence, if a person tries to compensate them with stimulants.

If there was a way to bottle and sell endorphins, there would be a lot of rich individuals on the planet. They are the feel-good chemicals produced in our bodies. Endorphins are very important in the process of activation in our bodies. They occur naturally in the brain and block pain receptors and stimulate the pleasure centers. They are produced as a result of stress, depressions, and chronic tiredness. The lack of endorphins leads to failure of enjoying the life.