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There is not just one chemical, but many. There are at least several known chemicals produced by the brain that can have a euphoric effect on a person.

-Endorphins may be the most well known of these chemicals and they can be produced for a variety of reasons, one of which is, athletic activity.

-Dopamine is another well known chemical that makes us feel good and can be produced when eating delicious food.

Dopamine is also the primary chemical that is produced in overflow quantities when using methamphetamine a.k.a. speed or meth. The excess dopamine is what causes the user to feel "high". When the excess dopamine is destroyed the user "crashes".

-Serotonin is another important chemical in determining mood/well-being. It can be produced naturally by simple exposure to light.

Serotonin is one the primary chemicals adjusted in most major antidepressants. These drugs are known as SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. The SSRI works by blocking the sending neuron from taking back serotonin, thereby increasing the available serotonin levels in the synapse.

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