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Think adrenaline junkies are just chasing the thrill? Think again. From BASE jumping to bull riding, the real high might not be what you think. Join us as we dive into the science of thrill-seeking, break down the myths about adrenaline addiction, and find out what’s really fueling our need for speed and intense stimulation. With extreme sports legends, wild experiments, and a dash of history, we'll explore the motives behind these restless folks 💥🏄‍♂️🎙️

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Holidays (2/5/2025):Links and References: 
  1. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/adrenal-glands#:~:text=What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know,stress%20and%20other%20essential%20functions.
  2. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history-you-asked/why-are-people-addicted-heroin-called-junkies
  3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23038-adrenaline
  4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/adrenaline-junkie#psychology
  5. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-019-00557-7
  6. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0093854813485575
  7. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/371/




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