dopamine directly. Rather, it appears that alcohol directly affects the GABA system and the endorphin system. Neurons from the GABA system extend into the reward pathway and when alcohol affects the GABA system these neurons release dopamine into the reward pathway.ll things which give us pleasure, from a symphony to food to sex to drugs and alcohol, cause a release of dopamine in the reward pathway as well as triggering a number of other events in the brain including endorphin release and activation of the orbitofrontal region of the prefrontal cortex.
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1 Generally, those changes affect sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, indicating that the two hormones may contribute to anxiety. 2  Studies on rates appear to confirm this belief. 3  Thyroid Hormone An overactive thyroid can also cause a significant problem with anxiety, and is very likely to cause panic attacks.ithout hormones, your body may not produce the right amount of neurotransmitters, and anxiety may be the result. That said, some examples of hormones that may contribute to anxiety include: 1  Stress Hormones (Cortisol) Cortisol and anxiety have a cyclical relationship.