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Dopamine D2 Receptor Downregulation Is the Hallmark of Addiction (Dopamine 4)
Dopamine D1 receptors mediate desire. The D2 receptors mediate self-control. Addictive drugs downregulate the D2 receptors, inducing the craving and impulsivity of addiction.
Hermes Solenzol
6 days ago11 min read


Dopamine: Why Heroin Is Addictive but Porn Is Not
Porn is not addictive. It induces short increases of dopamine and not the sustained ones produced by cocaine and opioids.
Hermes Solenzol
Aug 24, 202322 min read
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