Why do we find it so difficult to resist the things that give us pleasure, even when we know they aren't always good for us?

In Dopamine Nation, psychiatrist Dr Anna Lembke explores how our constant pursuit of pleasure, from social media and shopping to food, gambling, and other addictive behaviours, can affect our mental health and wellbeing.

Combining neuroscience with real-life stories from her clinical practice, Lembke explains how dopamine influences our behaviour, why pleasure and pain are closely connected, and how modern life can make finding a healthy balance increasingly difficult.

Offering practical insights into managing compulsive habits and rediscovering contentment, this fascinating book encourages readers to rethink their relationship with pleasure.

An international million-copy bestseller, Dopamine Nation is an engaging read for anyone interested in psychology, neuroscience, addiction, and personal wellbeing.