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Originally Posted by itch vaccine
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Chocolate and marijuana both have neurotransmitters in them that act on the same brain receptor, causing the production of dopamine which causes feelings of well being ("high"). Chocolate contains anandamide, which is already present in the brain (but is broken down quickly), and marijuana contains THC. A 130 pound person would have to eat 25 pounds of chocolate to get a marijuana-like effect.
Chocolate also contains phenylethylamine (related to amphetamines) that cause blood-sugar to rise, causes blood pressure to rise, and quickens the pulse. These effects are also found when someone is in love (phenylethylamine is called the "love-drug").