| Adrenaline is a hormone that triggers a biological | | | | Speed". |
| response in the body that enables a fight or flight | | | | Within the context of and adrenaline rush, the |
| type of response. It is a natural mechanism that | | | | individual may increase their risk of harm to |
| allows our instincts to take over and increase or | | | | themselves and others around them. This situation |
| ability to conduct battle or run away from danger. | | | | can occur without notice and evolve into a |
| Blood is diverted from the skin, the heart increases | | | | catastrophic event with deadly results. |
| blood flow and respiration allows for a high amount | | | | Unfortunately, the Adrenaline Junkie may not even |
| of oxygen to begin reaching the muscles. Extreme | | | | know they are putting themselves in harm's way. |
| sports and the people who live on the edge are | | | | Intent on reaching that high when in the moment can |
| characterized and as free spirited individuals who love | | | | be emotionally, physically and financially disastrous for |
| to kick it up a notch and push the envelope. | | | | them as well as their loved ones if things go wrong. |
| Usually, you will see these individuals gravitate toward | | | | In summary, if you believe you are out of control or |
| machines that give them that rush off the road | | | | know of someone who fits this characteristic, helping |
| where there are no boundaries and rules are bent. | | | | them to identify this issue can be a step in the right |
| Whether the machine is a dirt bike, an all terrain | | | | direction. Making the person aware of the physical |
| vehicle (ATV) or Waverunner, these machines give | | | | and financial ramifications is an important aspect of |
| the individual an outlet to satisfy their "Need for | | | | helping them scale back before it is too late. |