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Phone addiction: Seven key things to know about Dopamine Deficit

Feeling numb, restless, or addicted to your phone? You might be experiencing a dopamine deficit. ContentsDopamine is your brain’s pleasure and motivation messengerWhen dopamine becomes unbalanced, ...

Local clinical psychologist explains some pitfalls and solutions when it comes to digital device addiction

MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)—Are you or someone you love addicted to their device? One local clinical psychiatrist says while it ...
AOL

Red flags that you might be hooked on your phone, from an addiction researcher. Here's how 'dopamine fasting' can help.

It's past time for bed, but you can't seem to put your phone down. Then, just a few more minutes on Instagram, X, or TikTok turns into hours of doomscrolling, no matter how exhausted you feel or how ...
Vail Daily

What’s the connection between phone addiction and teen depression? Vail Health leader wants to seek answers

Most adults spend too much time on their phones, and it is harming their mental health. Dr. Charles Raison, psychiatrist and director of the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center, attributes ...
Play Station Universe

The ‘Dopamine Detox’ Myth: What Actually Works for Addiction?

Recently, the term “dopamine detox” has become quite popular across platforms like YouTube and TikTok. This theory suggests that by steering clear of stimulating activities like social media, video ...
Android Police

I found the best way to tackle phone addiction, and enjoyed doing it

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...
CNET

Screen time is rising and it's ruining us: 11 ways to cut back

I have long known that I (and many people) spend too much time on the phone -- and probably for no good reason. Somehow, ...
Medical Xpress

Addiction and appetite along the gut-brain axis: Vagus nerve may play a crucial role in the dopamine reward pathway

Dopamine—a neurotransmitter responsible for influencing motivation, pleasure, mood and learning in the brain—has experienced a bit of fame in recent years, acting as a sort of buzzword to describe a ...
Psychology Today

Do We Need to Detox From Dopamine?

Some experts believe many psychological problems stem from excessive outside intrusions rather than inner conflicts. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, contends that many ...
Psychology Today

Driven to Excess: The Role of Dopamine

Ever felt that rush of excitement after buying a new top, eating an indulgent slice of cake, or winning a round of Super Mario Bros? That’s dopamine at work. This neurotransmitter plays a key role in ...
The Aspen Times

What’s the connection between phone addiction and teen depression? Colorado health leader wants to seek answers

Most adults spend too much time on their phones, and it is harming their mental health. Dr. Charles Raison, psychiatrist and director of the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center, attributes ...