Defined Terms and Documents      'Aboriginal Teenager Life Skills' RTV Social Inclusion Early Intervention Programme 

Endorphins means chemicals triggered by strenuous exercise which are emitted from the pituitary gland that release a feeling of euphoria which block sensations of pain.  

Endorphins are very closely linked to addictions and a mixture of two words:

*          'endogenous' meaning from within the body; and

*          'morphine' a powerful pain fighting drug that is also used and abused for recreational purposes.

The human brain contains its own neuro-chemicals; more potent than heroin, opium and morphine.  Endorphins released under stressful exercise create a 'high'.  Endorphins are also motivational assisting you feel energized for the rest of the day tingly and as if I am floating - refuelling the body both physically and mentally.