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Old 01-13-2015, 09:04 PM
 
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Gambling and the thought of winning creates a huge adrenaline rush that sends your dopamine levels sky high. Once that reward is satiated, dopamine levels drop and the person is constantly chasing after that high. Sorta like Internet addictions where people need stimuli to constantly replenish itself.
I have an internet addiction.
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Old 01-13-2015, 09:15 PM
 
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Welcome to Adrenaline Junkies Anonymous, your one-stop-shop to ultimate addictions!

Truly, the drug of the century. And, social media doesn't help either. hehe
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