dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain
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By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
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USA Today,
6 July 2026
This gentle shade of light pink is ideal for those who love the colors of dopamine decor, but are mindful of dousing their walls in highly pigmented hues that can make the area feel small and crowded.
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The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The rise of dopamine decor has shifted our perspective from designing our homes for others' enjoyment to reimagining our dwellings as havens that spark our own happiness.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Under acute stress, Arnsten's work shows, high levels of norepinephrine and dopamine weaken the prefrontal cortex while strengthening the more primitive, reflexive responses governed by the amygdala.
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Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
This gentle shade of light pink is ideal for those who love the colors of dopamine decor, but are mindful of dousing their walls in highly pigmented hues that can make the area feel small and crowded.
—
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The rise of dopamine decor has shifted our perspective from designing our homes for others' enjoyment to reimagining our dwellings as havens that spark our own happiness.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Under acute stress, Arnsten's work shows, high levels of norepinephrine and dopamine weaken the prefrontal cortex while strengthening the more primitive, reflexive responses governed by the amygdala.
—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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“Dopamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dopamine. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin
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