Benzodiazepine pharmacology and central nervous system-mediated effects. Griffin CE 3rd, Kaye AM, Bueno FR, Kaye AD. Recreational nitrous oxide use: Prevalence and risks. Van Amsterdam J, Nabben T, van den Brink W. Misuse of prescription drugs research report. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-DSM 5. A runner's high depends on cannabinoid receptors in mice. APA Dictionary of Psychology.įuss J, Steinle J, Bindila L, et al. The effect of endorphins is maximized by activities that are synchronized with other humans such as performing music for people, exercising with others, laughing with a friend, or having sex or being in love with someone.Īmerican Psychological Association. Activity-induced euphoric moods: Euphoria can also result from natural rewards and from social activities.Research suggests that prednisone, a corticosteroid, may cause euphoric moods in some individuals.

This can include prescription opioid pain relievers, nitrous oxide, alprazolam, and clonazepam. Medication-induced euphoric moods: Prescription medications may also produce euphoric effects.Some substances that produce feelings of euphoria include LSD, psilocybin, cocaine, methamphetamines, ecstasy (MDMA), ketamine, some benzodiazepines, heroin, codeine, fentanyl, and marijuana. Substance-induced euphoric moods: Drugs that have euphoric effects activate the brain's reward system, which reinforces their use and makes them addictive.Disorder-induced euphoric moods: There are a number of mental health conditions that can cause euphoric moods including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and some brain disorders.

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