Tag: Empathogen

What drug makes you feel like you're in love?: The pharmacology behind the 'love drug'

Oct 7, 2025 •

6 min read

The brain's reward system is fundamental for survival, reinforcing natural behaviors like social bonding through pleasure. Certain substances hijack this system, leading people to wonder, 'What drug makes you feel like you're in love?'. This article explores the neurochemical similarities and crucial differences between genuine human attachment and the effects of so-called 'love drugs,' particularly MDMA.

The Science of Connection: Which Drug Is Called the Love Drug?

Oct 7, 2025 •

3 min read

More than 18 million people in the U.S. aged 12 or older have tried MDMA, the substance most commonly known as the 'love drug'. But which drug is called the love drug, and what are its actual effects on the brain and body?