As far as I know, exercise, sex, and even drinking water (can't find the source where I found that about the water) as help raise endorphin levels or production of endurins.
It's my understanding that PART of opiate withdrawal symptoms are due to low levels of endorphins. While other drugs are often used to treat symptoms of withdrawal, it's my hypothesis that attempting to raise endorphin levels naturally could provide significant, or at least some, benefits by reducing withdrawal symptoms. So, what other activities can raise endorphin levels? How helpful do you think these natural ways of raising endorphin levels would be at alleviate some of opiate withdrawal symptoms?
Also, what is actually going on in the brain/body that causes these symptoms? Is there a lack of certain neurotransmitters? I think I heard there are low levels of dopamine during opiate withdrawal so could taking an SDRI (i.e. Wellbutrin) help with symptoms as well? Are there vitamin or mineral defiencies that cause symptoms (that could be at least partially alleviated) by replacing those vitamins/minerals through supplements or better eating habits?
What other chemical changes are going on in the brain/body that lead to withdrawal symptoms? Are there any drugs or natural ways of "returning these chemical levels to normal" that would help with withdrawal symptoms?
Basically, I'm looking for a way to treat the actual cause of withdrawal and not just treating the symptoms (by taking meds such as Imodium, NSAIDS, benzos, sleeping pills, etc.). Any thoughts and have I made any correct assumptions here?
It's my understanding that PART of opiate withdrawal symptoms are due to low levels of endorphins. While other drugs are often used to treat symptoms of withdrawal, it's my hypothesis that attempting to raise endorphin levels naturally could provide significant, or at least some, benefits by reducing withdrawal symptoms. So, what other activities can raise endorphin levels? How helpful do you think these natural ways of raising endorphin levels would be at alleviate some of opiate withdrawal symptoms?
Also, what is actually going on in the brain/body that causes these symptoms? Is there a lack of certain neurotransmitters? I think I heard there are low levels of dopamine during opiate withdrawal so could taking an SDRI (i.e. Wellbutrin) help with symptoms as well? Are there vitamin or mineral defiencies that cause symptoms (that could be at least partially alleviated) by replacing those vitamins/minerals through supplements or better eating habits?
What other chemical changes are going on in the brain/body that lead to withdrawal symptoms? Are there any drugs or natural ways of "returning these chemical levels to normal" that would help with withdrawal symptoms?
Basically, I'm looking for a way to treat the actual cause of withdrawal and not just treating the symptoms (by taking meds such as Imodium, NSAIDS, benzos, sleeping pills, etc.). Any thoughts and have I made any correct assumptions here?