Articles Valentine's Day Intermission: The Science of Love (It's Like Cocaine Addiction) Scientists have discovered that the brain of someone in love looks similar to a brain of someone high on cocaine.Pete(r) Karinen02.16.13 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDMwpVUhxAo Scientists have discovered that the brain of someone in love looks similar to a brain of someone high on cocaine. Ever known someone who was constantly falling in love? As it turns out, they're probably an addict. Happy Valentine's Day!