Many people have been promoting the idea of a Dopamine detox where we avoid sugar foods, games, online exciting activities to help reduce reliance on a constant need for excitement. But you can’t simply stop the brain using dopamine. Dopamine is not only something that gives us a pleasant feeling as a reward, it is a vital brain chemical that helps us stay focused and maintain motivation.
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Produced By: Nelson Scott
Featured In Story: Dr Anastasia Hronis – Clinical Psychologist and author of the Dopamine Brain
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 29 October 2025