Health Hazards of Adrenaline Junkies

According to several sites and on line articles, the term “adrenaline junkie” officially became part of pop culture thanks to Point Break – a 1991 movie featuring Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey and other cast members immersed in a constant search for extreme situations triggering the high-producing rush. As the term began to catch on, the more obvious trades for adrenaline junkies began to stand out. Other movies have followed the trend, including Vin Diesel’s sequel movie xXx (triple x). Extreme sports athletes, people in dangerous professions like police work, undercover agents, high profile case lawyers, car racers, and a number of other high stress situations seem to be the areas of choice of these dare devils. It may sound all glamorous and impressive, but behind these adrenaline rushes lies true health hazards for those chasing these highs. Read more

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