The idea that we can control our minds and transcend addiction through mindfulness and technology is a hopeful vision for the future.

Addictive behaviors can be harnessed for positive outcomes, such as using game mechanics to encourage physical activity and healthier habits.

People in recovery from severe addiction possess a hard-won wisdom that can benefit everyone, emphasizing adaptive ways to achieve dopamine balance.

To effectively address addiction, it's important to help individuals recognize when their state is shifting towards substance use, allowing for intervention before the behavior becomes inevitable. This requires a deep understanding of their mental and emotional states.

Understanding the balance of pleasure and pain is crucial for managing addiction and improving our overall well-being.

To combat addiction, we should create intentional barriers between ourselves and our devices, allowing for uninterrupted thought and creativity.

Those affected by addiction need science-based treatment, compassion, and a shift in societal perception to view addiction as a health issue rather than a moral failing. I think about how much time I lost with people I loved because of the tough love model, where I thought I shouldn't see them until they stopped using or drinking. You miss out on precious moments that you can't get back.

Addiction can be understood as a failure of socialization, where impulsive self-gratification becomes a dominant personality trait.

Neuroscience offers tools that can support addiction treatment, but they must be structured and aggregated effectively.