If you’ve ever felt that unique adrenalin rush just when you need it at work – you likely have experienced a rise of chemicals … that give the same kind of high described by Opium users. Researchers are getting closer to harnessing and using human brain chemicals in ways that block pain, calm nerves, help people to cope with frustrations or just give you a rush when you need one. To find a better balance of these chemicals can also help people to curb some addictions, such as alcohol or nicotine addictions 
At the center of these studies are endocannabinoids… which are human-produced marijuana-like substances, which can stimulate the brain’s reward system so that you feel a high. These chemicals are released in the brain under certain conditions such as exercise … or by getting a breakthrough solution for a stubborn problem.
Researchers continue to look for ways to block natural endocannabinoids from attaching to brain cells they usually stimulate such as over eating, addictions, stress or frustrations.
The presence of endocannabinoids in parts of the brain associated with complex motor behavior, problem solving, learning and memory implies that many more secrets await naturally induced chemical highs. That’s because we now know the brain makes its own marijuana-like high, and all that’s left to figure out … is how humans can benefit more from these natural compounds. What do you think?
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