2019 – Dopamine is often referred to as the pleasure chemical but the problem is that dopamine does not actually produce pleasure. We are taught to believe that the higher your dopamine levels, the happier you will be, but this isn’t always the case. Both low levels and high levels of dopamine can be problematic and disruptive to the body. But how do you balance those levels?
When it comes to alcohol use disorder, and the recovery process, it’s important to understand how dopamine actually works and how alcohol (and/or other drugs) impact the dopamine system. Here’s How The Dopamine System Works…
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