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Dopamine detoxing is like fasting for your brain (it’s sometimes called “dopamine fasting”).
With dopamine detoxing, you take a break from stimuli that light up your mesolimbic dopamine system—your brain’s reward pathway.

A 2022 study in the journal Psychological Reports studied social media use in 411 young adults.
Nearly everyone checked social media compulsively throughout the day, and their constant checking was driven by a desire for social reward (likes, comments, engagement, etc.).
The authors note that “compulsive seeking of reward is a hallmark feature of drug addiction” and propose that social media overstimulates the same brain pathway—the mesolimbic dopamine system—that addictive drugs activate.

A 2016 review in Advances in Pharmacological Sciences found that hyperpalatable food intensely activates your mesolimbic dopamine system.
Hyperpalatable food also causes compulsive reward-seeking behavior—in other words, the more you eat junk food, the more you crave and seek it.

A 2008 study in the journal of Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews found that excessive sugar intake activates your dopamine reward pathway and can lead to food addiction over time.

Q&A:
1. If dopamine release is tied to eating sugary or high-fat foods, how can I overcome these cravings to make healthier choices?
2. Screen time feels relaxing and rewarding in the moment, but it’s hurting my physical activity. How can I get more exercise into my day (without losing my relaxation time)?
3. I get alcohol cravings pretty much every day right after I finish work. Is this an unbeatable war with dopamine or is it just a habit that I can break?

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