Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with altered endogenous opioid systems — self-harm may produce opioid release that provides emotional relief, explaining why it becomes addictive despite being painful.
Key findingNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with altered endogenous opioid systems — self-harm may produce opioid release that provides emotional re
What the researchers found
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with altered endogenous opioid systems — self-harm may produce opioid release that provides emotional relief, explaining why it becomes addictive despite being painful.
Why it matters
Relevant for peptide research.
How the study worked
research study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
emerging evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2010.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
Common questions
What was studied?
What was found?
Read the original research
Non-suicidal self-injurious behavior, endogenous opioids and monoamine neurotransmitters.
Journal of affective disorders, 124(1-2), 134-40
Citation
Stanley, Barbara; Sher, Leo; Wilson, Scott; Ekman, Rolf; Huang, Yung-yu; Mann, J John. (2010). Non-suicidal self-injurious behavior, endogenous opioids and monoamine neurotransmitters.. Journal of affective disorders, 124(1-2), 134-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2009.10.028