Effortful Dopamine Release vs. Easy Dopamine Peak

Effort in activities like event planning helps maintain dopamine baseline levels and shields from depletion. Dopamine release following effort is generally beneficial, as it is in service to personal and collective well-being. In contrast, large sudden peaks in dopamine without effort, like those induced by drugs, pose a danger as they disrupt the natural functioning of the dopamine system.

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