This chapter delves into the role of dopamine in addiction and explains the changes that occur in the brain as someone becomes addicted. It also explores the connection between pleasure, pain, dopamine, and the brain, discussing how addiction is not limited to traditional drugs but can also include addiction to behaviors like gambling.
Addiction has long been a problem for humans, but smart phones and the internet have changed the game. So how can we find balance in a dopamine overloaded world?