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<p>matches don’t cause hangovers.</p>
<p>Yeah, they start fires that are potentially much more dangerous. Doesn’t mean that the end result isn’t worth the risk. (And for what it’s worth, I have yet to have a hangover.)</p>
<p>Yeah, I only had a hangover once. Strangely enough, the one time I got blackout-drunk, I didn’t have a hangover the next day O_o</p>
<p>But hey, to each his own. As long as one’s actions don’t harm others, no foul right?</p>
<p>I have run 3 times a week 3-5 miles each time and I have never felt a runners high. I always feel like complete crap after the run. </p>
<p>I wish when I got done running, I felt drunk…that would be great.</p>
<p>You have to do it intense. If you get at about 60-80% of your peak heart rate, sustained for about 5-10 minutes, the endorphins (aka endogeneous morphines) should kick in. Should I say, flooood in.</p>
<p>I find that I do a 100m warmup in the pool, then plunge headlong into a 200m (4 mins), by the fifth 25m lap on “intense” mode, you’re already high, your heart rate’s settled in a constant, sustained output and everything feels, much, much better.</p>
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<p>Endorphin highs are much better euphorias than drinking ones. You don’t feel dizzy, nauseous or disoriented. But you still are really happy and sociable.</p>
<p>Especially since endorphins are morphine-like neuropeptides. Which produces a better high – alcohol or morphine? You tell me.</p>
<p>Beer tastes good.</p>
<p>no. I lift weights</p>
<p>but yeah alchohol sucks. smokers too</p>
<p>Well as someone who doesn’t partake in morphine, I couldn’t tell you from personal experience which is better. </p>
<p>And yes, I like to run, but a) why would I want to show up to a party sweaty? b) I only drink moderately. I don’t drink to get drunk, I drink to enjoy myself and stop when I’ve had enough… therefore, I get neither dizzy, nauseous, nor disoriented. And c), I don’t get “high” from drinking. It’s harder for me to meet people normally, so I use it as a social lubricant. No one wants to talk to the mess that just walked in, reeking of sweat.</p>
<p>Do the endorphins make you preach?</p>
<p>BTW, if you want a serious rush:</p>
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<p>i like the high you get from the smoke of a certain herb</p>
<p>and alcohol</p>
<p>runner’s high is ok too i guess, but **** coldplay for running music</p>
<p>gambler’s high from playing poker is good too, unless it makes you tilt and lose money</p>
<p>Gambler’s high? Gee, that’s a bit costly. </p>
<p>If you drink so little there’s no point in drinking. Endorphins totally beat that.</p>
<p>P.S. There are things called sweat blockers. Also if you swim ==> all the sweat washes away.</p>
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<p>I’d prefer to be preachy than to be a substance addict thanks. :)</p>
<p>You must go to a really *<strong><em>ty school if noone dances at your parties or *</em></strong>ty music. That’s why a good party has two djs. Also I’d rather drink or smoke at a party it’s easier and you makes you looser on the dance floor. Although I do enjoy a good workout at the gym but doing that right before going to a party is not a good idea at all.</p>
<p>What IS weed like? Never tried it, don’t really plan on it. I personally think it smells foul, actually.</p>
<p>Also, it’s not like everyone who drinks is gonna become a substance addict. When you start drinking because the intoxication provides an escape from the reality of your life, then you’ve got a problem.</p>
<p>People dance at parties they’re just not intense enough.</p>
<p>you should go to a rave</p>
<p>If by intense you mean “breakdancing,” then yes, most people won’t join you in that endeavor.</p>
<p>Awesome if you’re going to be substance-free, but you don’t have to be so didactic to others about it. I’m responsible enough to know what I’m getting into. Also,
Really? What gives you the authority to say this? I do it for my own reasons, thanks.</p>
<p>Not everyone experiences runner’s high. Not everyone notices much effect from endorphins. When I run, I feel tired, ****ty, and just bored. When I’m done, I’m way less able to talk to people, not more. So take your crusade somewhere else.</p>
<p>***? is Runners’ High? I did swim team in HS, and I was very relaxed afterwards, but I don’t know what you mean…I feel good after a hard work out, is that what you’re referring to? </p>
<p>Anyway, I respect your decision to not drink, and props to you for sticking to what you believe in.</p>
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<p>Dude everyone has the three genes that each code for a class of various endogeneous opiate neuropeptides (dynorphins, endorphins, enkephalins). Everyone can experience runner’s high. You just have to tap into your inner biochemistry.</p>
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<p>No, I’m not being morally didactic. I’m making a rational argument about why endorphins make alcohol obsolete.</p>