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Dopamine Fasting: A New Approach to Addiction Recovery

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Naveen Sankar S
Jan 19, 2024
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Dopamine fasting, a concept gaining traction in both Silicon Valley and medical circles, is a method to reset the brain's reward system by abstaining from addictive behaviors. Prominent physicians like Anna Lembke, MD, advocate this technique as an effective early intervention for addiction recovery, suggesting significant improvements in mental health markers. However, its oversimplified nature and lack of empirical evidence spark debate among experts.

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