Understanding the interaction between pleasure and pain, along with the underlying biological systems, is essential for managing our subjective experiences of these sensations.

The balance between pleasure and pain in the brain is maintained by the same neural pathways, and any deviation from neutrality prompts the brain to restore balance.

At the heart of addiction and a challenged life is a lack of distress tolerance, which is crucial for managing life's challenges effectively.

Pleasure is a sensation that encourages us to pursue more of what brings it, while pain prompts us to withdraw from harmful activities.

The future could see a balance between harnessing addiction for good and achieving mindfulness, leading to a society that transcends current addictive behaviors.

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

Addiction is not just about pleasure; it's about wanting and motivation, which is driven by dopamine deficits.

Addiction can lead to a narrowed perception of pleasure and options, making it difficult for individuals to see alternatives. Techniques that help expand their perception of time and options can be crucial in supporting recovery from addiction.

To maintain a healthy dopamine balance, we should avoid overindulgence and allow ourselves to experience some boredom and discomfort.