Too much dopamine is *not* a good thing. Brains want BALANCE.

What are dopamine Gremlins? How do they regulate feelings of pain & pleasure? How much pleasure is too much? What can we do to restore balance in our brains amidst the unprecedented high-reward stimuli in our environment?
On May 18, 2023 GPS hosted Anna Lembke, M.D. in an encore presentation of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Learn how dopamine works in the brain, how we can experience pleasure overload, and why our body fights to maintain balance.
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The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS): Navigating Healthy Families is dedicated to presenting distinguished, relevant authors, clinicians and educators who share their research-based knowledge and practical wisdom. Our mission is to enhance the positive development, resilience and wellbeing of all students and families by building relationships, coping strategies, healthy habits and responsible decision-making skills. All caregivers, professionals, students and community members are welcome to these free conversations as we engage with experts about opportunities and issues all families face.
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