Oxytocin is sometimes called a natural love whereas oxycontin is a drug similar to morphine associated with the death of DJ AM.
Oxytocin is a hormone that plays a role in bonding, orgasms, trust, and maternal instincts. One way to activate the hormone is through love-making.
In a February essay for Nature, Dr. Larry J Young, neuro-scientist at Emory University, writes: “Experiments have shown that a nasal squirt of oxytocin enhances trust and tunes people into others’ emotions.
“Internet entrepreneurs are already marketing products such as Enhanced Liquid Trust, a cologne-like mixture of oxytocin and pheromones ‘designed to boost the dating and relationship area of your life’.
“Although such products are unlikely to do anything other than boost users’ confidence, studies are under way in Australia to determine whether an oxytocin spray might aid traditional marital therapy.” Being Human: Love: Neuroscience reveals all : Article : Nature
Here is another story about oxytocin: Love and Marriage 101: What are falling in love pills?
Oxytocin (a bonding hormone) should not to be confused with oxycontin (a drug).
This powerful medication, oxycontin is a strong narcotic used to relieve pain. It is in the news today because it has been identified in the death of DJ AM. DJ AM Reportedly Had Undigested oxycontin In Stomach, Throat
Oxycontin is used to treat moderate to severe pain that is expected to last for a long period of time. To be effective it should be used on a regular basis according to the prescribed dose from a physician. DEA, Drug Information, OxyContin Home
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