The Dopamine strain is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis variety, roughly 60% sativa, 40% indica, with THC levels typically between 18% and 25%, bred for euphoric lift, mental clarity, and mild physical relaxation. Named after the brain’s reward neurotransmitter, it’s become a go-to for users seeking mood elevation without sedation. But the neuroscience behind why it actually works is stranger and more interesting than the name suggests.