Euphoria: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Euphoria

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

Amphetamine Intoxication generally begins with a "high" feelings, followed by the development of symptoms such as euphoria with enhanced vigor, gregariousness, hyperactivity [dsm.wikia.com]

The resulting marked alpha- and beta-receptor stimulation and general CNS excitation account for the “desired” effects of increased alertness, euphoria, and anorexia, as well [merckmanuals.com]

Increased dopamine levels at synapses in the CNS may be responsible for movement disorders [5], schizophrenia, and euphoria. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Crack Ingestion

FIBF has been sold online as a party drug as it causes a sense of euphoria in users. [yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk]

Psychological effects may include euphoria, excitation, general arousal, dizziness, increased alertness and focus, mental clarity, increased talkativeness, loss of appetite [hiredpower.com]

Opiate Overdose

The activation of opioid receptors within the dopaminergic reward pathway of the brain results in euphoria. [symptoma.com]

Effects include: euphoria, drowsiness/respiratory depression and arrest, nausea, confusion, constipation, sedation, unconsciousness, coma, tolerance and addiction. [columbus.gov]

They may be prescribed or used illegally to reduce pain, manage opioid dependence or produce a state of euphoria/relaxation. [towardtheheart.com]

Heroin Dependence

Heroin is a “downer” and creates a state of relaxation and euphoria for the user. [riverwoodsbehavioral.com]

Following this initial euphoria, the user alternates between a wakeful and drowsy state. [castlecraig.co.uk]

Signs of heroin use include: Euphoria Drowsiness Impaired mental functioning Slowed down respiration Constricted pupils Overdose Risk The strength of heroin is unpredictable [hazeldenbettyford.org]

Cannabis Type Drug Dependence

Some people report feelings of relaxation and euphoria while other people report experiences of anxiety and paranoia. 4 The effects of cannabis may be felt immediately if [adf.org.au]

THC activates the reward center of the brain, which causes feelings of euphoria and the desire to repeat the experience of taking the drug. [townsendla.com]

Cannabis is a drug that produces euphoria and reduces anxiety. [patient.info]

Cannabis Abuse

It is sought out for its effects of relieving anxiety and producing euphoria. [symptoma.com]

The effects of marijuana include relaxation, euphoria, sedation, disorientation and a lowering of aggression. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Cannabis is a drug that produces euphoria and reduces anxiety. [patient.info]

Glue Sniffing

ˈglü-ˌsnif-iŋ \ Medical Definition of glue-sniffing : the deliberate inhalation of volatile organic solvents from plastic glues that may result in symptoms ranging from mild euphoria [merriam-webster.com]

Symptoms vary from mild euphoria and exhilaration to gross disorientation and coma after prolonged inhalation. [jamanetwork.com]

[…] often practiced by young ♂ adolescents, in which model glue is placed in a paper or plastic bag and deeply sniffed to obtain the maximum desired effect–a combination of euphoria [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Cocaine Dependence

It can produce fear and extreme suspicion rather than euphoria. Even so, the cravings may remain powerful. [nlm.nih.gov]

Cocaine is a stimulant that produces effects of euphoria and alertness similar to caffeine. [addictioncenter.com]

Cocaine produces a sense of euphoria (extreme mood elevation) by causing the brain to release higher than normal amounts of some chemicals. [nlm.nih.gov]

Cocaine Abuse

It has a psychomotor stimulating effect that provokes euphoria, motor activity and an amplification of a well being sensation similar to the effect of amphetamines. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The regular user experiences a sense of euphoria i.e a state of intense excitement and happiness immediately after taking the drug. [imedpub.com]

As well as the wide range of cocaine addiction symptoms that are associated with this drug, users also experience feelings of euphoria, increased energy, enhanced self-confidence [themanorclinic.com]

Phencyclidine Intoxication

Within one hour, at least two of the following psychological symptoms: euphoria psychomotor agitation marked anxiety emotional lability grandiosity sensation of slowed time [dsm.wikia.com]

Symptoms and Signs Intoxication, characterized by a giddy euphoria, occurs with lower doses; euphoria is often followed by bursts of anxiety or mood lability. [merckmanuals.com]

Lower doses of phencyclidine produce vertigo, ataxia, nystagmus, mild hypertension, abnormal involuntary movements, slurred speech, nausea, weakness, slowed reaction times, euphoria [dsm.wikia.com]

Mescaline

Hallucinations Altered perceptions of space and time Nausea and vomiting, increased heart rate Rise in body temperature Impaired motor coordination Euphoria, anxiety Read [justthinktwice.com]

Exception: Legal in religious ceremonies registered by the Native American Church Effects: Hallucinations, euphoria, slowed passage of time, anesthesia, synesthesia, pupil [harvarddapa.org]

500-700mg+ NOTE: Doses are for Mescaline HCl Duration All ROAs Onset 60-180 minutes Duration 6-12 hours After-effects 3-5 hours Aliases buttons mesc san san-pedro Effects Euphoria [drugs.tripsit.me]

Hypomania

Following treatment with alprazolam, the patient developed hypomania characterised by euphoria, overactivity, overtalkactivity, racing thoughts, oversocialisation, enhanced [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypomania (literally "under mania" or "less than mania") is a mood state characterized by persistent disinhibition and mood elevation (euphoria). [en.wikipedia.org]

These behaviours were not accompanied with noticeable euphoria or persistent dysphoria and were not characteristics of the individual's personality functioning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hallucinogen Abuse

Triple C Triple C is an over-the-counter cold medicine that adolescents abuse to experience euphoria and hallucinations. [drugrehab.com]

Medical Uses Usual Method Possible Effects Heroin Diamorphine, Horse, Smack, Black tar, Chiva, Negra (black tar) None in U.S., Analgesic, Antitussive Injected, snorted, smoked Euphoria [hr.oregonstate.edu]

[…] can display several of the following signs of a hallucinogenic state: Dilated pupils Rapid eye movement Anxiety Increase or loss of appetite Feelings of being invulnerable Euphoria [addictionhope.com]

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Poisoning

Mood changes can lead to a sense of euphoria, bliss, peacefulness, dreaminess, and heightened awareness, or despair, anxiety, and confusion. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Therefore, LSD overdose symptoms can range anywhere from fear and euphoria to loss of breathing ability. [addictionresource.com]

(NTP, 1992) Health Hazard SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this chemical are euphoria, hallucinations, distorted perception, excitement, and anorexia. [cameochemicals.noaa.gov]

Bipolar Disorder

The unique hallmark of the illness is mania, which is characterized by elevated mood or euphoria, overactivity with a lack of need for sleep, and overoptimism that impairs [content.nejm.org]

Bipolar disorder is a chronic and recurrent mood disease that includes symptoms that fluctuate from euphoria to depression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

And if you're like some people with bipolar disorder, you may enjoy the feelings of euphoria and cycles of being more productive. [mayoclinic.com]

Schizoaffective Disorder

Mania is characterized by hyperactivity, euphoria and insomnia. [news-medical.net]

Incoherence Disorders of movement Diminished interaction with others Monotonous voice Low energy Increased energy Restlessness Poor judgment/insight Increased/decreased sex drive Euphoria [lifeskillssouthflorida.com]

If a person has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder: bipolar type they will experience feelings of euphoria, racing thoughts, increased risky behavior and other symptoms [nami.org]

Benzene Poisoning

Mild exposure results in a headache, dizziness, euphoria, nausea, vomiting, tightness in the chest, and dyspnea. [symptoma.com]

Yet, some of the more common symptoms caused by benzene are: pallor tremors euphoria dizziness petechiae headache weakness staggering tachypnea drowsiness palpitations convulsions [healthblurbs.com]

There is dizziness, EUPHORIA, headache, weakness, trembling, clumsiness, tightness in the chest, coma and convulsions. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Behavioral changes such as euphoria and aggressiveness, as well as slurred speech, are seen in milder intoxications, which are estimated to occur at blood ethanol concentrations [symptoma.com]

Alcohol intoxication is manifested by such signs as facial flushing, slurred speech, unsteady gait, euphoria, increased activity, volubility, disorderly conduct, slowed reactions [who.int]

Mania

Mania Definition Mania is an abnormally elated mental state, typically characterized by feelings of euphoria, lack of inhibitions, racing thoughts, diminished need for sleep [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

These beliefs are frequently accompanied by feelings of euphoria and intense pleasure. Nothing seems impossible and every problem has a solution. [web.archive.org]

See Hypomania. ma·ni·a ( mā'nē-ă ) An emotional disorder characterized by euphoria or irritability, increased psychomotor activity, rapid speech, flight of ideas, decreased [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Mood Disorder

The presence of mania (p=0.033) or euphoria/elevated mood (p=0.041) were the pretreatment symptoms significantly associated with an "improved" rating. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Depression is the more common symptom, and many patients never develop a genuine manic phase, although they may experience a brief period of overoptimism and mild euphoria [britannica.com]

Bipolar disorder also can cause elevated moods (mania) that are accompanied by feelings of euphoria, grandiosity, extreme energy and heightened arousal. [chihealth.com]

Hepatic Encephalopathy

View/Print Table West Haven Criteria for Grading of Mental Status Grade Criteria Grade 0 No signs or symptoms Grade 1 Trivial lack of awareness Euphoria or anxiety Shortened [aafp.org]

SX of encephalopathy: may begin with mild confusion, irrational behavior, euphoria, or psychosis. [enotes.tripod.com]

Grade 1 : mild confusion, euphoria or depression, decreased attention, slowing of ability to perform mental tasks, irritability, disorder of sleep pattern such as inverted [oxfordmedicaleducation.com]

Substance Abuse

Most drugs affect the brain's "reward circuit," causing euphoria as well as flooding it with the chemical messenger dopamine. [drugabuse.gov]

[…] shortness of breath Nausea, trembling, or dizziness Muscle tension, headaches Trouble concentrating Insomnia Common sign and symptoms of mania in bipolar disorder Feelings of euphoria [helpguide.org]

Stimulants (including amphetamines, cocaine, crystal meth): Dilated pupils; hyperactivity; euphoria; irritability; anxiety; excessive talking followed by depression or excessive [helpguide.org]

Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Some symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure may be related to these functions, including having odd feelings — such as euphoria, deja vu or fear. [web.archive.org]

Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Symptoms MTLE typically causes seizures that last 30 seconds to two minutes and may include: Before the seizure: An aura or far-away look Euphoria [texaschildrens.org]

Stimulant

Substances of Abuse - Brief Profiles Crack Also known as: Crack, "Crack cocaine", Freebase rocks, Rock You probably know why crack is abused - Quick high Power Euphoria But [web.archive.org]

These generally include but are not limited to: Focus enhancement Physical euphoria Cognitive euphoria Appetite suppression Memory enhancement Analysis enhancement Teeth grinding [psychonautwiki.org]

[…] intravenous injection, ingested orally, rubbed on the gums, sprinkled on cigarettes or marijuana joints Short-term Effects: a short high that lasts about 15 to 30 minutes, euphoria [stimulants.com]

Amanita Muscaria

This one has dangerous properties; eating it can produce a kind of drunken euphoria, or even a hallucinogenic state. [beaverisland.net]

Amanita muscaria Mild, but Definitely Not Poisonous Activist Amanita muscaria The Psychedelic Deliriant Goddess Mode Amanitas - A. pantherina, Cannabis & Nitrous Oxide Mild Euphoria [erowid.org]

Effects can range from nausea and twitching to drowsiness, cholinergic effects (low blood pressure, sweating and salivation), auditory and visual distortions, mood changes, euphoria [ascert.biz]

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is a simple gas that, when inhaled, causes rapid analgesia (pain relief), euphoria, mild sedation, and sometimes psychedelic dissociation. [wiki.tripsit.me]

At higher concentrations, nitrous acts as a dissociative drug which causes a sense of euphoria and both visual and auditory hallucinations. [justsayn2o.com]

[…] person is used to taking it Whether other drugs are taken around the same time The following effects may be felt almost immediately and can last for a few minutes: 2,4,5 Euphoria [adf.org.au]

Amphetamine

RESULTS: Sweet likers reported significantly greater amphetamine-induced euphoria than did sweet dislikers among women. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Then they participated in four sessions in which they received amphetamine (20 mg) and placebo in alternating order, providing self-report measures of euphoria and arousal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Amphetamines increase alertness, enhance physical performance, and produce euphoria and a sense of well-being. [merckmanuals.com]

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

Benzodiazepines produce sensations of euphoria, sedation, calmness, and general sedation. [treatment4addiction.com]

They are also popular for self-medicating or abuse purposes; providing peace and euphoria for troubled individuals. [essentialsofcorrectionalnursing.com]

— New York Times, "Watching ‘Euphoria,’ Two Young Recovering Addicts Saw Themselves," 24 June 2019 Sometimes doctors will also prescribe medications known as benzodiazepines [merriam-webster.com]

Codeine

Pain relief Physical euphoria - This particular substance can be considered as less intense in its physical euphoria when compared with that of morphine or diacetylmorphine [psychonautwiki.org]

[…] friends, family, and acquaintances (OR = 3.98, 95% CI [1.82, 8.7]), use of illicit controlled drugs (OR = 34.99, 95% CI [8.39, 145.94]) and use of codeine to experience euphoria [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although the euphoria is not as intense as that experienced with the stronger opiates, the euphoria can still be quite intense. [erowid.org]

Nicotine Poisoning

It is linked to raised alertness, the sensation of euphoria, and a sensation of being relaxed. 2 Once in the habit of using nicotine in any form, it is difficult to stop. [healdove.com]

Serotonin – a mood-altering neurotransmitter that is often associated with feelings of pleasure and euphoria. [quitsmokingcommunity.org]

Nicotine We’ve already noted that nicotine acts like a stimulant, which means that it stimulates the centers in the brain, making smokers more alert and inducing feelings of euphoria [quitsmokingcommunity.org]