These drugs mess with the brain's reward system, triggering release of dopamine at levels higher than what the brain is used to. (sciencenews.org)
With these foods, there is a direct release of dopamine, the pleasure hormone which can help you feel better. (liftingrevolution.com)
A 2004 brain - imaging study revealed that even thinking about a favorite food triggered release of dopamine, a feel - good hormone also produced during sex and drug use. (discovermagazine.com)