The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity―and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race

by Daniel Z. Lieberman

acts and where endorphin acts), they are among the most addictive drugs there are. Marijuana is similar. It also interacts with both circuits, stimulating dopamine as well as the endocannabinoid system. This dual effect leads to unusual results.