Practical Tools to Understand & Conquer Addiction
Modern life is designed to exploit our vulnerabilities to pleasure and pain, keeping us trapped in cycles of dependence and dissatisfaction.
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Welcome! The Stoics wanted us to live flourishing, happy lives. But they also knew, just like the Lotus eaters in Homer’s Odyssey, there were many temptations (read: obstacles) to this ideal. One of that is addiction. And on today’s piece, my work as a Medical Doctor empowers me to provide you with practical tools, based on current Neuroscience research, to overcome whatever addiction that could be ailing you.
Practical Tools to Understand & Conquer Addiction
Addiction has evolved.
It’s about drugs and alcohol- plus now the never-ending reels in social media, the binge-watching marathons, and the highly processed foods.
These dopamine-driven habits do more than just waste your time- they’ll control your decisions, break your relationships and steal your freedom.
Dopamine, the brain’s chemical for reward and motivation, is driving this epidemic.
Dr. Anna Lembke, the Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine in Stanford University School of Medicine, reveals that…