Exercise

Research has found that exercise is a proven strategy for feeling better, increasing your energy levels and reducing tension.

The release of endorphins has an addictive effect, and more exercise is needed to achieve the same level of euphoria over time.

Endorphins are our own personal drugs supplied to us by our body, without the addiction part. Opiates (the artificial, addictive drug) are not as effective or safe as endorphins, which provide us with a sense of well-being and pleasure simply by belief and anticipation, called the Placebo Eff...

Sweet foods can be more addictive than cocaine, one study found.

Over time, greater amounts of the substance are required to reach the same level of reward.