Even medical people are treating you like a second-class citizen. Is this really about ringworm or is this reminding you of what it’s like to be a person with addiction?
Tag: dopamine
Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
I just felt like shit and slept as much as I could. I showed up to work. I kept my commitments. I spoke when asked to, but I felt more than unhappy. I felt like I just didn’t care. (The Fix does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does anything on this website create… Continue reading Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
Researchers examined the ingredients in chocolate chip cookies to determine why they are so addictive for some. Science has turned in a humdinger: studies indicate that sugar and sweetness can induce reward and craving that are comparable to those induced by cocaine. Research giving laboratory rats rewards of sugars and sweets shows that these goodies… Continue reading Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
Can The Mere Expectation Of Alcohol Boost Dopamine?
A new study examined the dopamine release levels of people with a family history of alcoholism. Those with a history of alcohol-related issues in their families may produce more dopamine at the idea of a drink, a new study has found. The study indicates that people who have a history of alcohol use disorders in… Continue reading Can The Mere Expectation Of Alcohol Boost Dopamine?
