When Pleasure Becomes Destructive: Dopamine and the Descent into Addiction
Introduction Imagine a small molecule with enormous power – power that shapes your thoughts, fuels your desires, and drives your actions. Sounds like a science fiction concept, right? But it’s not. It’s dopamine, a neurotransmitter our brains produce daily. Dopamine, the molecule behind our most pleasurable experiences, plays a pivotal role in how we perceive […]