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Subject: Re: Why call 'em dirtballs
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Date: Mon, 2-Nov-87 22:54:49 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov  2 22:54:49 1987
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Summary: endomorphines are present in the human body; while most other drugs are not

> 
> >  The fact is
> > Alcohol is legal.  The others aren't.  I'm not for legalization either because
> > that is a cop out.  Why do you need a chemical to alter your "perceptions."
> > Did you ever try running, the brain is very effective at releasing internal
> > chemicals that will make you high.
> 
> If you don't need a chemical to alter your "perceptions", why do you run?
> This activity has been shown to release those very chemicals you are 
> trying to avoid.
> 
Running releases chemicals known as endomorphines.  These chemicals are present
in the brain and create the elation known as "runner's high" that gives runners
(and others who exercise) a second wind after about 40 minutes of exercise.

Also, drugs like LSD, THC (found in marijuana and hashish), alcohol, and 
nicotine are not found in the human body.  So there is no comparison between
running and drug use.

Running, when done right, and other forms of exercise help the body.  Drugs,
when not used in the care and supervision of a physician, can only hurt the
body.  So don't do drugs.

Eric Mading

My views are independent of the University's.