Dopamine is the common pathway for all pleasurable experiences— the more it releases and the faster, the more addictive the substance or activity becomes.
The idea that a dopamine fast benefits recovery has spread rapidly, with proponents claiming that modern pleasures desensitize us to dopamine, complicating our ability to resist indulgence.
Abstaining from fun is suggested as a remedy to the addiction crisis, but the role of dopamine isn't solely about pleasure; connections and purpose are key.
Americans face an addiction crisis not due to overindulgence in pleasure but because they lack connection, community, and a sense of purpose.
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