We often joke about being addicted to modern technology and entertainment, but addiction

experts are now saying that may be literally true.

Further, they say that those addictions can cause chronic symptoms of chemical withdrawal,

like anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

One solution?

Dopamine fasting.

So, what is dopamine fasting?

And how can it help us live more satisfying, peaceful, and joyful lives?

We'll answer those questions and more.

I'm Georgia Howe, today is Saturday, November 27th, and this is your bonus holiday edition

of Morning Wire.

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Over the past century, our world has transformed from a place of scarcity to a place of overwhelming

abundance.

Drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, social media, pornography.

Today, our ability to access highly stimulating experiences at the touch of a button is staggering.

Unfortunately, our brain chemistry hasn't quite caught up.

Today, we speak to a psychiatrist, professor, and medical director of addiction medicine

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