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It Turns Out That Dopamine Is A Chemical On Double Duty In The Brain. Along With Its Role In Motor Commands, It Also Serves As The Main Messenger In The Reward Systems, Guiding A Person Toward Food, Drink, Mates, And All Things Useful For Survival. Because Of Its Role In The Reward System, Imbalances In Dopamine Can Trigger Gambling, Overeating, And Drug Addiction - Behaviors That Result From A Reward System Gone Awry.
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It Turns Out That Dopamine Is A

David Eagleman
It Turns Out That Dopamine Is A Chemical On Double Duty In The Brain. Along With Its Role In Motor Commands, It Also Serves As The Main Messenger In The Reward Systems, Guiding A Person Toward Food, Drink, Mates, And All Things Useful For Survival. Because Of Its Role In The Reward System, Imbalances In Dopamine Can Trigger Gambling, Overeating, And Drug Addiction - Behaviors That Result From A Reward System Gone Awry.
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