Addiction is one of the prevailing illnesses in college students. It is so serious that most college students do not know they are addicted.

One of the predominant substances’ college students are addicted to is alcohol. The “spirit” substance gives a strong feeling of arrival and excitement that can be addictive.

Asides from the excitement that comes with taking alcohol, most college students take alcohol because of peer pressure and the feeling of fitting in.

Most of them are excited about the feeling of independence that comes with being in college. This liberty makes them try to fit into the social life on campus thus resulting in acts like binge drinking and smoking.

Binge drinking is one of the most dangerous aspects of college alcohol life. It involves taking large amounts of alcohol in the shortest time possible.

The danger in this is the fact that the body is constantly adapting to the alcohol levels in the body. So, to achieve the height of ecstasy they desire, they have to keep taking more of the alcohol.

Addiction sets in when there is an undying appetite for alcohol and other related substances.

Visible symptoms of substance abuse and addiction include continual relapse after deciding to quit, a strong craving for the substance, etc. Other symptoms are continual consumption of the substance and lack of concentration when doing other productive duties.

Accepting the fact that you are addicted and you need help is the first step to gaining sobriety. The next step is detoxifying your body system.

This process helps you to reduce the alcohol concentration levels in your body. At this stage, you will feel a strong desire to go back to the use of the drug. The symptoms you’ll notice are called withdrawal symptoms.

The process of detoxification may be dangerous but some professionals help make this process seamless. This is where enrolling at a rehabilitation center comes in. You can enroll at a rehab center and choose the program that best suits you. They have professionals that help you on your journey to sobriety.

Adrenaline is a hormone excreted by the adrenal glands, and it is one of the most crucial survival mechanisms flooding the bloodstream. A reasonable amount of this hormone is of benefit to the body, as it keeps us alert and helps to maintain focus when stressed. 

People addicted to adrenaline are being referred to as ‘adrenaline junkies.’ It is used to describe people who enjoy intense and thrilling activities that generate an adrenaline rush.

Adrenaline addiction is a type of behavioral addiction similar to gambling addiction, shopping addiction, exercise addiction as there is no external substance involved. 

Overtime, adrenaline addiction can lead to many health problems like;

• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Headaches
• Risk of heart attack
• Weight gain
• Risk of stroke

Some other danger of adrenaline addictions is:

1. COMPETITION: People with adrenaline addiction might create a competitive environment wherever they are, especially in the workplace. They tend to become abusive or angry as a result of this competitive attitude triggered by their adrenaline.
2. EXCESSIVE RISKS: An entrepreneur with an adrenaline addiction tends to act impulsively, and so he would buy a company that he cannot afford. Or even take on projects or workload that he cannot possibly complete on time.
3. WORKAHOLISM: they seek more and more adrenaline rushes which tend to lead to workaholic behavior.
4. HURT PRODUCTIVITY: The excessive behavior of an adrenaline addict can hurt productivity at work. They do not have enough rest; they foster unhealthy competition, take too much risk, and put things at stake. 

Generally, getting over adrenaline addiction is about seeking ways and methods to manage the emotions of this condition. This condition can damage relationships, workplaces, and even families. A lot of time, adrenaline addiction leads to other mental health symptoms. 

Addiction lurks close by, awaiting its next victim. However, what many fail to realize is that a full-fledged addiction can happen to almost anyone who is abusing one or more substances to a high degree. We walk past people who are struggling with such every day, in addition to those who are unaware—and/or in denial—that they even have a problem in the first place. In turn, this can be dangerous, especially in certain social settings in which people downplay addiction.

In fact, one of the most common locations where this takes place is at colleges and universities. The reasoning behind this is because of the many parties that take place—that allow people to be desensitized to substance abuse. Some students may binge drink alcohol or use certain drugs in order to lighten the anxiety that they might feel within that of their environment, while others may feel pressured to join in by peers. Consequently, social anxiety isn’t the only way that students feel encouraged to abuse, but the pressure that they may feel through school work, jobs, and/or even in pleasing their parents while away at school.

Certain factors such as the ones listed above can cause the student to isolate himself/herself, skip class, and engage in other negative behaviors as a result of his/her addiction. Who the person surrounds himself/herself may also play a big part in his/her substance abuse—especially if that particular group has a stronghold on him/her. Unfortunately, the group as a collective may engage in activities that do more harm rather than help, causing the student to continue in a downward spiral. All is fun in games until the individual begins to buy more of the substance long after the party has ended—consuming it during the day, as well as into the late hours of the night.

In conclusion, if a student feels as though he/she is struggling with addiction, then it is best that he/she seeks out help so that he/she can get the treatment he/she before it’s too late. It is then that she can be aided in self-evaluating the source of the harmful behavior in an environment that is free from triggers. The aid—and/or assistance—of a trained professional is the most effective way for the student to be able to get right back on the fast track to recovery without any distractions.

Many of us have boarded a roller coaster at least once in our lives, whether it be at a small carnival in the middle of a parking lot somewhere, or a notorious amusement park. Our stomachs begin to get butterflies as we wait in line, and follow us as we take our seats, and buckle up. The suspense begins to eat away at our inner core of what’s to come no matter whether it’s our tenth time riding or our first. It’s then that we begin to think in our mind, again. However, these small thrills that some of us may experience are nothing in comparison to the types of death defying stunts that a number of thrill seekers engage in on a daily basis. Such activities can range from balancing on a skateboard atop a skyscraper, to rock climbing with no harness on.

First and foremost, thrill seeking is defined as, “being eager to take part in exciting activities that involve physical risk”. In turn, one primary factor for one doing such is the adrenaline that comes with it, and/or the rush/release of endorphins, much like that of a runner’s high. A runner’s high is “a feeling of euphoria that is experienced by some individuals engaged in strenuous running and that is held to be associated with a release of endorphins by the brain”. As a result, a thrill seeker oftentimes experiences something similar to this even if it doesn’t necessarily stem from the activity of running.

One activity in particular, briefly mentioned earlier, is free solo climbing which involves “climbing without a rope, safety gear, or a partner”. The gravest consequence that follows such an extreme sport is death. Yet even so, thrill seekers who engage in such are aware of the risk that comes with it. In turn, that’s oftentimes how it is with thrill seekers. They choose to take part in dangerous activity, but aren’t forced to, and know of the potential outcomes, and/or injuries.

In conclusion, thrill seeking can result in death if one is not careful with the extent to which they engage in certain activities. Individuals may find themselves wanting more thrills because of the feeling that courses through their body in response to them. But, one must be careful, because too much of one thing can be deadly. However, if one is itching for a good thrill zip-lining, indoor skydiving, zorbing, and volcano boarding are only a few among several options that one can look into when planning his/her next thrill seeking adventure.

The psychology of a thrill seeker is baffling to most. What could possibly motivate a person to deliberately put themselves into a risky situation? This quality in a person is at the opposite end of the spectrum from where most people exist. The average person is looking to keep themselves as safe as possible and avoid risky activities. Though it is difficult to empathize with a thrill seeker, understanding the basics of how their brains work will make you understand their plight a little bit better.

One thing that has been observed repeatedly in thrill seekers, by psychologists and casual observers, is that they have brains that do not want to turn off. They are compulsive thinkers and they have a very hard time stepping out of that role in order to have meditative moments. The trouble is, people need to shut off the activity of their brains sometimes in order to stay level and healthy. For thrill seekers, this is more difficult than it is for most. However, all thrill seekers report that when they are engaging in their thrill seeking, they are living completely in the moment instead of thinking and overthinking. When people discover that thrill seeking can do this for them, they are often sold on it for life.

Thrill seekers do extreme things because it allows them a freedom that they otherwise have a hard time coming by. The adrenaline rush of doing something incredible that involves risk opens doors for them that tend to stay closed in their lives. This does not necessarily mean that they should engage in risk seeking constantly. It can still become an unhealthy addiction. But for the joy it brings them, thrill seekers should have the freedom to pursue activities that make them feel the most alive. Thrill seeking is a chance for them to turn their calculating brains off, feel a rush of pleasure and experience the feeling of pure escape.

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It is very hard for the average person to understand why someone would be a thrill seeker. Most of us spend our lives thinking about safety and how to acquire more of it. Thrill seekers literally have an opposite brain type of the average person. They spend their lives seeking out activities that put them at risk. This may seem counterproductive to a person’s well being, but the opposite is true for this brain type. In order for thrill seekers to be happy, they need to pursue activities that meet the following criteria.

• Extreme. In order for an activity to be adrenaline inducing and exciting to a thrill seeker, it needs to be extreme. Thrill seekers are not fond of tame activities that people can do with a safety net in place. For them, excitement comes from doing the most extreme version of any activity instead of going halfway. For example, if they get a thrill from heights, they will probably want to sky dive out of an airplane rather than simply ride a roller coaster.
• No guarantee of personal safety. While other people work hard to protect their safety, thrill seekers are often looking to get rid of it. For them, safety is a buzz kill. Their thrill seeking is an art form to them, and safety kills their inspiration. The level of focus required in the face of danger and the way that the activity totally consumes thrill seekers is a major part of their attraction to it. They would consider the experience impure and half executed if it came with a safety net.
• Abnormal. Another attraction to thrill seeking is that its something that other people do not tend to do. Thrill seekers want to see the world from a different perspective and they are drawn to the roads that are less traveled. If there is a safe hiking path available, they want to take the riskier one. If there are rapids to raft, they want to try the rougher ones.

Thrill seeking is a behavior we observe in a great many people. Most of us know someone who gets their jollies from cliff jumping, sky diving, mountain climbing or some other high adrenaline activity. Most people cannot understand it, but these activities are highly enjoyable to them. The question of ethics often arises in these situations because commonly, a thrill seeker will be married or have children. People naturally wonder how they are all right with jeopardizing their safety for fun when they have dependents or loved ones. There is no clear answer to this controversy.

On one hand, every person is free to spend their time how they see fit. Thrill seeking involves taking calculated risks, often times to experience things that will broaden perspective and allow a person to practice a skill. Firemen and policemen also take calculated risks going into their line of work, so why would thrill seeking be called unethical?

On the other hand, thrill seeking can be considered addictive and worthy of rehabilitation. After all, the thrilling activities that adrenaline junkies perform give them a rush of dopamine, the same brain chemical that is responsible for all troubling addictive behavior, including the kind that involve substance abuse. Can it then be deduced that thrill seeking behavior is a sign of maladaptive tendencies and require therapy and treatment?

The reason this is controversial is because thrill-seeking has observable therapeutic benefits to thrill seekers, not just detriments. When we examine an addiction like substance abuse, we can be certain that the addiction will have harmful effects on the addict. But in the case of thrill seeking, it is entirely possible that the thrill seeker will never experience harm for as long as they engage in the activity of thrill seeking. The bottom line is that anything can be addictive. Some addictions put a person in immediate danger and some do not. But any addiction throws a person’s life out of balance and makes them lose perspective, so any addiction should be brought under control.

There are many ways a thrill seeker can get their adrenaline fix. The only real commonality between all of them is that they are all physical activities. Apart from that trait, thrill seekers like to push they boundaries of their courage in anyway their imaginations can invent. However, there are some that are more common than others, which include:

• Bungee jumping. This classic thrill seeking method is a favorite among adrenaline junkies. Falling from a bridge or a crane that soars up to incredible heights with only a thick elastic to preserve your mortality is the right kind of dangerous for thrill seekers the world over. Where most of us would be terrified, thrill seekers are blissful.
• Mountain climbing. Another common thrill seeking venture for people who like more of a technical challenge is mountain climbing. These intense vertical ascents up cliff faces and boulders have particular appeal to people who did a lot of climbing as kids. Those who enjoy the thrill but still value safety will latch their climbing ropes onto a system of hooks in the rock face as they ascend. Those who’s enjoyment comes from working without a safety net will skip the ropes all together.
• Sky diving. This daring activity is very similar to bungee jumping. There is something about free falling that attracts thrill seekers from every walk of life. For some, the bungee cord is far too short and only a jump out of an airplane with a parachute will satisfy their adrenaline cravings.
• Cliff jumping. Some people have to work up the nerve to jump off the high diving board at the public pool. Adrenaline junkies prefer to jump off of 100-foot ridges into deep, natural pools of water. The thought ties some people’s stomachs in knots, but to a thrill seeker, there is no greater joy.
• Scuba diving. When scuba diving involves deep water dives, cave dives or shipwreck dives, it attracts thrill seekers for the adventure aspect.
• Swimming with sharks. The last thing on many people’s wish list, swimming with sharks is another favorite of thrill seekers.

There are some people who are born to gravitate toward caution and a steady pace. And then there are those who are born to seek thrills. Thrill seekers are a very unique type of person. They are the kind who take on hobbies and personal interests that the rest of us struggle to comprehend, such as sky diving, tight rope walking and mountain face climbing. This type of person feels most alive when they are pushing the boundaries of their bravery and safety. They like to live on the edge and challenge themselves to stare their mortality in the face.

Thrill seekers are also known as adrenaline junkies. The activities they engage in range in difficulty and safety, but they are always high adrenaline. To most people, these activities would be stressful and overstimulating, but to thrill seekers, they are their life blood. This behavior begins for them when they are just children. As they begin to experiment with daredevil acts and earn gasps and praise from their peers, daring acts become rewarding to them and begin to factor into their sense of identity. As they age, their hunger for adrenaline ages as well and grows stronger. They desire to continuously out-do themselves and exceed their last thrill seeking act. Age, injury and close calls with death can deter thrill seekers over time, but some persist even through these circumstances.

If you have a thrill seeker in your life who you are struggling to understand, know that you are not alone. It is a way of life that can seem highly questionable to people who cannot relate to it, especially if the person is responsible for loved ones. However, be careful not to judge too harshly. The individual’s brain is wired to feel completed by thrill seeking. It should also be considered that there is a high percentage of thrill seekers who go through life uninjured who remain strong, healthy and active into their late lives.

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