Adrenal Gland

This gland is a part of the human body that releases hormones when the body is put under stress. Epinephrine, norepinephrine and adrenalin are secreted by this small gland, located near the kidneys, and are vital in the body’s “fight or flight” response to danger.  This gland is pertinent to addiction as drugs like Cocaine increase the levels of these hormones in the body.