Any scientists out there:What chemical reactions happen in the brain when you e in love?
The chemical reactions involved with love or complicated. Research has shown that social pair bonding in mammals uses some of the same chemical pathways of drugs of abuse. These pathways involve neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine, as well as endorphins. This is important because a fundamental reason why people may abuse drugs is because they may be substituting it for a loving relationship that may be missing. One of the most powerful hormones involved in “love” is oxytocin, which plays a vital role in bonding between infant and mother. And yes love can be an important factor against combating psychological diseases such as depression. That’s just a short cliff notes on it, but if you Google “neurobiology of love” you will find lots of info.
