Any drugs that can emulate exercise?

Richard Masters · 3rd August 2010, 10:34 PM

Are there any drugs that have the same effect on the brain as exercise? Specifically any drugs that might have the same effect on mood, and memory?

ETA: Yes - I'm asking if I can get the psychotropic and neurological benefits of exercise without doing any exercise.

leon_heller · 3rd August 2010, 10:40 PM

Exercise is supposed to release endorphins, which alter mood. Opiates like heroin have a similar mood-enhancing effect.

Richard Masters · 3rd August 2010, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by leon_heller

Exercise is supposed to release endorphins, which alter mood. Opiates like heroin have a similar mood-enhancing effect.

That's what I need.

I did a search and found that it's suspected that it's not just endorphins, but also a mix of adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin.

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Richard Masters Illuminator Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,030	Any drugs that can emulate exercise? Are there any drugs that have the same effect on the brain as exercise? Specifically any drugs that might have the same effect on mood, and memory? ETA: Yes - I'm asking if I can get the psychotropic and neurological benefits of exercise without doing any exercise.
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leon_heller Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Leonards-on-Sea, E. Sussex, UK. Posts: 1,090	Exercise is supposed to release endorphins, which alter mood. Opiates like heroin have a similar mood-enhancing effect.
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Richard Masters Illuminator Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,030	Originally Posted by leon_heller Exercise is supposed to release endorphins, which alter mood. Opiates like heroin have a similar mood-enhancing effect. That's what I need. I did a search and found that it's suspected that it's not just endorphins, but also a mix of adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin.