Chance, Dopamine, and Addiction: How Gambling Affects the Brain
Gambling isn’t just about the potential to win money—it’s deeply tied to how the brain processes rewards and risk. At the heart of this process is dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement. In games of chance, especially those with unpredictable outcomes like slot machines or roulette, the uncertainty itself triggers …
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