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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: In this era of compulsive overconsumption, we’ve all essentially become pleasure addicts.
Chapter 3: Our suffering comes from trying to avoid feeling miserable.
Chapter 4: Pleasure inevitably results in pain.
Chapter 5: Abstinence leads to understanding.
Chapter 6: Tilting our scales toward pain can ultimately bring about pleasure.
Chapter 7: Telling the truth liberates us.
Chapter 8: Prosocial shame provides us the dose of humility we need.
Description
Dopamine Nation (2021) explores the connection between pleasure and pain. Our modern world is filled with more dopamine-inducing stimuli than ever – including everything from drugs and sex to smartphones and shopping. Citing years of clinical experience and patients’ stories, this book helps to understand addiction and explains how to achieve a healthy balance in our lives.
Who Should Listen
- People struggling to break bad habits
- Family members of loved ones struggling with addiction
- Anyone who can’t seem to put down their phone