New drug research may be the salvation for even the most
cowardly. BusinessInsider reports that promising research shows how to increase
a chemical within us that counteracts fear.
Scientists from Duke University and the National Institute
of Health studied an endocannabinoid chemical, called anandamide, that is
secreted naturally in humans and causes bliss while reducing anxiety. The
chemical works similarly to marijuana.
By blocking an enzyme called FAAH that breaks down this
chemical, the researchers successfully reduced fear in mice and believe that
the same thing could very well work for humans.
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