adrenaline

adrenaline junkie

One who constantly seeks out the sudden increase of energy associated with dangerous activities, similar to the way drug addicts seek out the "high" achieved by drug use. I do about 10 skydives a year because I love the rush so much. People consider me a bit of an adrenaline junkie.
See also: adrenaline, junkie

adrenaline rush

A sudden increase in energy or vivacity resulting from a moment of danger or intense activity. I've never had an adrenaline rush like I had from skydiving; I was buzzing with energy for hours afterward!
See also: adrenaline, rush
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • adrenaline junkie
  • junkie
  • publicity hound
  • abandominium
  • abandominiums
  • (one) can't win
  • (one) can't win for losing
  • (one) can't win for trying
  • (one) can't do right for doing wrong
  • junk tank
References in periodicals archive
Further guidance for patients requesting general information on adrenaline and anaphylaxis can be found on the NHS conditions website
NPA - Adrenaline auto-injectors patient safety update
The idea that a stronger cardiovascular system might help him handle that shot of adrenaline made sense.
Handling High-Stress Shots
TUBING White Water Tubing is perfect for groups looking for some serious adrenaline. It takes place on the River Tummel where, under the instruction from a guide, you will navigate a river tube down natural waterfalls, slides, shoots and drops.
Thrill-seekers go wild for some fun
Thus, the current study was planned to determine if the use of TXA reduces perioperative blood loss and need for allogenic blood transfusion in patients undergoing TKA, to compare the effectiveness of intra-articularly administered TXA and adrenaline on perioperative blood loss, and evaluate the rate of complications, including the rate of thromboembolic events, in patients receiving TXA and adrenaline.
A comparison of the effects on postoperative bleeding of the intra-articular application of tranexamic acid and adrenalin in total knee arthroplasty
The aim of this study was to compare the practice steps of the Penepin adrenaline auto injector with the EpiPen adrenaline auto injector.
Comparison of practical application steps of the previously used adrenaline auto injector in Turkey (EpiPen) and the currently available adrenaline auto injector (Penepin): a multi-center study
Adrenaline increases blood flow to the heart and increases the chance of restoring a heartbeat.
Uni of Warwick research reveals shocking danger of cardiac arrest treatment; The discovery could mean big changes for future treatment
This study compared the blood glucose concentration in total of 60 patients with 30 patients in Group A lignocaine without adrenaline and 30 patients in group B lignocaine with adrenaline.
EVALUATION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES UNDERGOING TOOTH EXTRACTION AFTER ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA WITH OR WITHOUT ADRENALINE
"Combining my personal experience with my professional life in brand messaging and design, I feel a responsibility to raise awareness and make more people familiar with the adrenaline auto-injector.
Designer raises awareness of food allergies
A paramedic giving evidence at the hearing admitted she was a participant in the trial, which involved patients in Wales who collapsed outside a hospital being injected with either adrenaline or a saline placebo.
How many others have died whose relatives didn't know they were part of this trial? FAMILY'APPALLED' TO LEARN TRUDY WAS GIVEN PLACEBO AS SHE LAY DYING AFTER CARDIAC ARREST
* it is recommended that you carry 2 adrenaline auto-injectors at all times; this is particularly important for people who also have allergic asthma because they are at increased risk of a severe anaphylactic reaction
Adrenaline auto-injectors: updated advice after European review
In this article, we systematically reviewed whether the use of intravenous adrenaline, according to current cardiac arrest guidelines, is helpful or harmful.
Epinephrine in Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest: Helpful or Harmful?
8 May 2017 - Washington, DC, US-based National Geographic Expeditions (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, has acquired Illinois-based tour operator Global Adrenaline, as part of its overall growth plan for the travel business, the company said.
National Geographic Expeditions Acquires Tour Operator Global Adrenaline
Some were more personal than others and will remain so, but the main one would have to go to her observation -- or what the numbers were telling her -- that the adrenaline addiction was connected with a situation created through a parent.
Rooting out mind patterns
It takes a lot of adrenaline to give your body near-superhuman agility to outrun predators.
What happens when you're under stress
Extreme sports enthusiasts are often labelled "adrenaline junkies" because of the rush they experience in potentially dangerous situations.
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE CRAVE DANGER? mind over matter WITH DR ELLIE MILBY