AP-Love Science
Researchers zero in on addictive brain chemistry of romance
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Neuroscientists looking at love circuits in the brain suggest that romantic love works chemically in the brain like a drug addiction by triggering the release of dopamine.
Rutgers researcher Helen Fisher says it's a wonderful addiction when it's going well but horrible when it's going poorly. She says "People kill for love. They die for love."
The scientists studied the brains of the recently heartbroken and found additional activity in a part of the brain that mimics cravings like that of an addict for cocaine.
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I knew it. I always knew I shouldn't be held responsible for those stalking charges back in 2004. It feels good to know I can blame dopamine-like chemicals for my behavior. In fact, it makes sending those anonymous letters to my ex containing locks of my hair scientifically justified. Take that Tupelo Police Department!
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