The Dopamine Brain - Break free from bad habits and learn to balance pleasure with purpose

Do you want to live a life driven by intention, not impulse? Are you curious about the neuroscience behind addictive behaviours? Social media, eating and gambling are just some of the things that can trigger a release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in our brain''s reward system that has a huge influence on our behaviours and habits. In The Dopamine Brain , addiction expert and clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis lifts the lid on dopamine - what it is, how it works inside our brain and how it drives our daily choices - so we can take back control. Packed with the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, fascinating case studies and actionable advice, you''ll find out: - The ways dopamine is influencing your life - Which psychological tools to use to break bad habits - How to feel confident in balancing pleasure with purpose. We all have the power to transform our life - this book will show you how.

About the author

Dr Anastasia Hronis is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness in Sydney, Australia. Her main areas of clinical work and research is in addictions, with a specific focus on gambling. Anastasia is also a lecturer and researcher at the University of Technology Sydney. She has presented at many conferences around the world and has published research in top rated journals.

Product details

• Authors: Anastasia Hronis
• Publisher: Vermilion
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.12.2024
• EAN: 9781785045738
• ISBN: 978-1-78504-573-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 136 mm x 216 mm x 16 mm
• Series: Vermilion
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness, Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem