endogenous opioids
27 episodes mention this concept
DrTraceyMarksMar 4, 2026The Full Chemistry Stack of Brain Bonding: Beyond Oxytocin and the 5 Signs of a Reliable Connection
PsychologyOxytocinVasopressinEndogenous OpioidsDopamine
DocSnipesJun 26, 2025Neurobiological Strategies for Addiction Recovery: Regulating the Nervous System and HPA Axis
HealthNeurogenesisNeurobiological recoveryHPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)- DocSnipesMar 30, 2025
Oxytocin: Your Survival Hormone – Fighting Stress and Pain Through Connection and Safety
HealthOxytocin (survival hormone)Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous SystemParasympathetic Nervous System - DocSnipesJul 8, 2024
CBT Tools to Address Chronic Pain: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Prevention and Intervention
HealthBiopsychosocial model of painAcute vs. Chronic painPain assessment (quality, constancy, location)Distress tolerance skills - DocSnipesJun 24, 2024
Understanding the Unique Needs of BDSM Practitioners: A Counselor's Guide to Ethical and Informed Practice
PsychologySafe, Sane, and Consensual (SSC)PsychopathologyRelationship satisfactionPower dynamics - DocSnipesMar 3, 2023
The Problem with Detox: Understanding Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) and Comprehensive Recovery
HealthDetoxification (acute)Acute intoxicationAcute withdrawal syndromesPost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) - DocSnipesJul 20, 2022
Understanding and Recovering from Problematic Pornography and Sex Addiction
PsychologyPornography (definition)Compulsive/Problematic Pornography UseCoolidge EffectDopamine (motivation chemical) - DocSnipesJan 11, 2022
The Biopsychosocial Impact of Depression and Strategies for Prevention and Intervention
HealthBiopsychosocial modelHPA axisGlucocorticoid resistanceCognitive distortions 
hubermanlabDec 6, 2021The Modern Neuroscience of Fear and Trauma: Mechanisms and Extinction Tools
NeuroscienceNeuroscience of fearTraumaPost-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)Neural circuits- DocSnipesDec 19, 2020
Naturally Enhancing Neurotransmitter Balance for Optimal Behavioral Health
HealthNeurotransmitter balanceCofactors (B vitamins, calcium, iron, vitamin D)Circadian rhythmsInsulin sensitivity - DocSnipesSep 30, 2020
Opioid Misuse Prevention: A Holistic Approach to Understanding and Addressing Underlying Causes
HealthOpioid Misuse PreventionPrimary PreventionSecondary PreventionTertiary Prevention - DocSnipesSep 19, 2020
Complementary Interventions in Addiction Treatment: Exploring Non-Traditional and Adjunctive Therapies
PsychologyComplementary interventionsAddiction treatmentNeurotransmitter rebalancingPsychopharmacology limitations - DocSnipesSep 12, 2020
Advances in Medication Assisted Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: Nicotine, Alcohol, Opioids, and Methamphetamine
HealthMedication Assisted Therapy (MAT)Substance Use Disorder (SUD)Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) - DocSnipesSep 5, 2020
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) in Addiction Recovery: Neurochemical Mechanisms and Coping Strategies
HealthPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Acute WithdrawalNeurotransmittersDopamine - DocSnipesApr 11, 2020
The Neurobiology of Addiction: Understanding Tolerance, Withdrawal, and Neurotransmitter Dysregulation
NeuroscienceToleranceWithdrawal symptomsPost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Homeostasis - DocSnipesApr 11, 2020
Neurobiology of Addiction Part 2: Physiological Damage, Recovery, and Holistic Interventions
NeuroscienceHPA axis activationAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Emotional dysregulationNeurotoxicity - DocSnipesJan 15, 2020
Holistic Strategies for Depression: Addressing Biopsychosocial Factors and Neurotransmitter Balance
PsychologyBiopsychosocial modelHPA axisGlucocorticoid resistanceCognitive distortions - DocSnipesJul 4, 2019
The Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders on the Individual
HealthNeurotransmitter imbalanceSerotoninGABAGlutamate - DocSnipesMay 21, 2019
Preventing Vulnerabilities: A Holistic Approach to Pain Management and Mood Regulation
HealthAcute painChronic painPain assessmentHPA axis activation - DocSnipesMar 21, 2019
Escaping the Porn Trap: Neurobiological and Psychological Pathways to Freedom
Self-DevelopmentDopamine (seeking and searching for rewards)Endogenous Opioids (main reward chemicals)Naltrexone (opioid antagonist)Testosterone (sexual drive and arousal) - DocSnipesAug 2, 2018
Revealing the Mind-Body Connection in Mental Health: A Counselor's Guide to Neurotransmitters, Stress, and Cognitive Impact
PsychologyMind-body connectionNeurotransmittersCentral control center (brain)Cognitive triad - DocSnipesMay 19, 2017
Pharmacology of Opioids: Mechanisms, Risks, Withdrawal, and Treatment in Counseling
HealthOpiate pharmacologyCentral Nervous System (CNS) depressantsEndogenous opioidsNeurotransmitter modulation (GABA, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Serotonin) - DocSnipesApr 27, 2017
Treating Opiate Addiction: Why Patients Fail and How to Foster Comprehensive Recovery
PsychologyEndogenous opioidsMu receptor (MOR)HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Dopamine - DocSnipesJan 16, 2017
Opiates: Understanding Endogenous Opioids, Addiction, Overdose Risks, and Treatment Pathways
HealthEndogenous opioidsMu opioid receptorDopamine systemGABA system - DocSnipesNov 30, 2016
Holistic Treatment Strategies for Co-Occurring Disorders in Early Recovery
PsychologyCo-occurring disordersPolysubstance dependencePersistent depressive disorder (Dysthymia)Generalized anxiety disorder - hubermanlab
The Power of Play: Rewiring Your Brain for Enhanced Focus, Creativity, and Personal Growth
NeurosciencePower of PlayNeural plasticityHomeostatic regulation of playPeriaqueductal Gray (PAG) - hubermanlab
The Biology, Psychology, and Utility of Play for Brain Plasticity and Lifelong Learning
NeurosciencePeriaqueductal Gray (PAG)Endogenous opioidsEnkephalinPrefrontal cortex
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Related concepts
Concepts that appear alongside endogenous opioids across episodes.
- circadian rhythms
- dopamine
- hpa axis
- norepinephrine
- homeostasis
- glutamate
- serotonin
- cortisol
- cognitive distortions
- neurotransmitters
- excitotoxicity
- hpa axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)
- sleep hygiene
- gaba
- prefrontal cortex
- biofeedback
- cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt)
- post-acute withdrawal syndrome (paws)
- anhedonia
- gut microbiome