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more about #dopamine lilliputzian: so, wait...all those wingnuts jumping up and down and screaming about Hitler and the Nazis at townhall meetings about healthcare reform actually are o... more » marlowespade: Well for Pete's sake, why don't you just gift-wrap the reservoir and hand Gotham over to Scarecrow? You're not even making it hard! more » gorehound: i used to prefer a much better way at getting scared............. It was called WINDOWPANE and what a frakken trip that used to be inthe old days. more » crashedpc - Haifisch: *raises hand* Ah, yes, do you recommend the crack or the cigarette route when it comes to terrifying the masses? I believe that cigarettes are more ec... more » -
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The Secret Connection Between Dopamine And Fear
Dopamine is infamous as a pleasure-inducing brain chemical: It's the neurotransmitter released when you smoke a cigarette or snort cocaine. But a new study published today shows that dopamine is also key to keeping people terrified for long periods. More »
