The neuroscience of break ups: it's like craving cocaine!

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Heavy stuff. A study published in the July issue of the Journal of Neurophysiology found that romantic break ups activate parts of the brain that are associated with addiction cravings:

"This brain imaging study of individuals who were still 'in love' with their rejecter supplies further evidence that the passion of 'romantic love' is a goal-oriented motivation state rather than a specific emotion" the researchers concluded, noting that brain imaging showed some similaritie ...