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Drugs and the mind

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As everyone knows, drugs cause an effect on the mind (A high). Since that effect is basically generated by the brain, is it possible to convince yourself that you are high without drugs? I've read about monks who can enter deep meditative states and even lower their heat rate through mere thought alone, so it at least seems probable. I know certain chemicals are released by the brain that cause these effects, therefore, it appears one could consciously will that process to occur without harmful drugs.

 

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September 30 4:49 PM (7 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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Yes, this is possible by the release of endorphines within the brain. Person's are able to "train" themselves to do this but not with the same effect of an illegal drug "high"

http://www.warroad.k12.mn.us/moredocs/stdnt_work2000/kthortsen/Endorphins.html

 



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September 30 5:01 PM (11 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
Reply to 4ren6's Post: Thank you very much for your quick response. So, let me get this straight. The high caused by narcotics effects our endorphins? And endorphins can be manipulated consciously?
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September 30 5:03 PM (1 minute and 58 seconds later)
         
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Yes they can be. Certain thought will actually release these and produce a pleasant feeling or mood. But some people can indeed concentrate well enough to release these in greater amounts.

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