Sciencespeaking topic
The dopamine downshift in addiction: constant artificial stimulation lowers the brain's normal dopamine level, until ordinary things no longer give pleasure. Is addiction really not about more pleasure but about losing the baseline?
— dopamine homeostasis and tolerance (hedonic dysregulation)
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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