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March 29, 20268 min readAddiction Recovery

Dopamine Detox: What It Actually Is, What It Isn't, and How to Do One

A dopamine detox is a structured period of reducing high-stimulation activities to restore the brain's sensitivity to everyday rewards. Here's what the science says and how to do one that works.

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Rachel SteinRead →

March 26, 20268 min readAddiction Recovery

Phone Addiction: Why You Check Your Phone 150 Times a Day and How to Stop

Phone addiction is a compulsive pattern of smartphone use driven by variable-ratio reinforcement — the same mechanism that makes slot machines hard to put down. Here's what the research says about symptoms, causes, and what actually works to break the cycle.

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Dana KimRead →