brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued
New York Times Bestseller. Why can’t we stop scrolling, shopping, binging? Stanford psychiatrist Dr. Anna Lembke reveals the neuroscience behind our dopamine-driven cravings and offers a compassionate roadmap to reclaim balance. Not about deprivation—about understanding your brain and finding contentment in an age of excess.
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER
We’re all chasing something—the next scroll, the next bite, the next rush. But what if the relentless pursuit of pleasure is actually making us miserable? Dr. Anna Lembke, a Stanford psychiatrist, pulls back the curtain on our dopamine-driven world in this riveting exploration of why we can’t seem to stop, and more importantly, how we can.
From smartphones to social media, from streaming binges to online shopping, we’re drowning in high-reward stimuli that hijack our brain’s pleasure centers. Dopamine Nation translates cutting-edge neuroscience into accessible, eye-opening insights about the delicate balance between pleasure and pain. Lembke weaves together compelling patient stories—real people struggling with everything from compulsive overconsumption to addiction—with practical wisdom about finding contentment in an age of excess.
This isn’t a finger-wagging manifesto about giving up everything you enjoy. It’s a compassionate, scientifically grounded guide to understanding your brain’s wiring and reclaiming control over your choices. Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, calls it “brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”
Whether you’re battling your own compulsions or simply curious about why modern life feels so overwhelming, this book offers hope, understanding, and a roadmap for transformation. Perfect for anyone seeking to break free from the tyranny of “more” and discover what balance actually feels like.
brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued
A must-read for anyone even remotely interested in the contemporary American crisis of substance abuse.
An essential investigation into the neural, social, and economic workings of addiction and an earnest, uplifting message of hope for recovery.
A deeply insightful and entertaining look at the neuroscience of addiction and the challenge of recovery.
Anna Lembke is the world expert on dopamine and addiction. This book is essential reading.
Brilliant, timely, and totally original.
| Weight | 0.50 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.28 × 0.79 × 7.95 in |
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| Subject | Clinical Psychology, Disease & Health Issues, Life Sciences, Neuroscience, Psychology, Science, Social Science |
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