Love Junkie Scan -

In clinical terms, love addiction is a pattern of maladaptive behavior characterized by an obsessive, compulsive, and/or addictive pursuit of romantic partners and the euphoric feelings associated with them.

She remembered the first time she’d felt real love—her father teaching her to ride a bike, his hand steady on her back before letting go. That love had no dopamine spike. It was quiet, a slow-release warmth. But this? This was a slot machine in her skull.

was the premiere technician of the "Love Junkie Scan." Using advanced neuro-imaging, the scan could map a person’s dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin levels to determine if their "love" was a sustainable bond or merely a chemical addiction