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Too much pleasure can lead to addiction. How to break the cycle and find balance

2022/4/4
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Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explains when too much pleasure-triggering dopamine upsets the delicate balance of pleasure and pain our brains need to feel "normal," which can lead to long-term pain and addiction. In today's dopamine-filled world, here's how keep that balance in check.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)