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Why social media makes you a candidate for addiction

Why social media makes you a candidate for addiction

Dopamine is released by your brain not only when you experience something pleasurable, but also in the pursuit of that pleasure. This book can help you manage it.

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Dr Anastasia Hronis confronts the dark side of digital dependency on a regular basis.

The Sydney-based clinical psychologist, who treats a variety of addictions, is fielding a growing number of referrals for patients who’ve fallen into cycles of problematic behaviour that directly stem from their hyperconnected lives.

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