MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best, today announced the launch of Dopamine: ...

Dopamine is a fascinating neurotransmitter responsible for allowing people to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. However, this neurotransmitter often takes center stage in discussions about ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. In August 2021, while promoting her new book “Dopamine Nation,” the Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke discussed ...

Addiction expert Dr. Drew warns that trendy "Dry January" and "dopamine detox" resets may signal deeper addiction issues.

Human beings are programmed to approach pleasure and avoid pain. It's an instinct that dates back millions of years, to a time when people needed to actively seek food, clothing and shelter every day, ...

When the brain becomes overstimulated, these pleasure spikes become less effective, leading us to believe we need more and ...

You reach for your phone the moment you wake up, scroll through social media while drinking coffee, check notifications during every spare moment, and fall asleep with your device in hand. This ...

A new study proved ADHD stimulants do not improve attention but stimulate other parts of the brain. If children don't obtain ...

I’ve always been a big believer in balance. A little screen time here, a little fresh air there. (A little mindless scrolling, a little deep work…) But back in November, TikTok started to feel like a ...