Making Right Choices That Don't Damage Us

[JonesCarpeDiem]

How the Brain Gets Addicted to Gambling - Scientific American 

Our primal urges are what drive our behavior.

Whatever gives people the most dopamine is what they become addicted to. Had they never been introduced to it,

(likely by others) those receptors wouldn't have fired and, the addiction wouldn't have control.

Alcohol

Drugs

Nicotine

Food

Gambling

Sex

Power

There are good ways to get dopamine too

Sports

Music

Crafts & Hobbies

Volunteering

Interaction with other people

[Carol6]

Volunteering is my way to get dopamine. Just played with the neighbor's dogs after taking them on a walk. They're starting to walk better too and not bark at everything they see. 

Carol