Dopamine and the frontal lobes

This video describes the relationship between dopamine and the frontal lobes. For more information visit http://www.iplant.eu/monoamine.html or check out the dopamine fan page on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/iPlant/10521196166

Images:

Dopamine neurons and pathways in the brain -- adapted from original, © CNSforum http://www.cnsforum.com

3D rendering of the chemical structure of dopamine -- adapted from original, © Karl Harrison http://www.3dchem.com/molecules.asp?ID=289

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Science & Technology

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• dopamine
• monoamine
• neurotransmitter
• brain
• reward
• motivation
• learning
• attention
• neuron
• chemical
• neuromodulation
• sex
• addiction
• social
• pleasure
• existentialism
• biotechnology
• biotech
• neurotechnology
• neurotech

[MrNomad62]

I have concentration problems and an addictive personality , Its like I dont have control over myself? can anyone here help me with that ?where can I learn how to meditate?

[iPlantChannel]

@MrNomad62 this is the big question right, I wish I had some new advice. we all know exercise, socialising and eating right is important but that don't help much when you're getting crushed by some addiction. all I can really say is wait for the neuroscience to get better so we can tackle these problems properly. in the meantime... analytic psychotherapy is underrated.

[SCAREDBANANA]

So we are all just junkies looking our next fix.

[iPlantChannel]

@SCAREDBANANA no... junkies (drug addicts) are locked into a highly stereotypical pattern of seeking out a few chemical substances in the environment despite destructive consequences. the dopamine system of a healthy person can motivate all sorts of complex, creative and worthwhile pursuits. the point I guess is to figure out how to promote the latter and avoid the former, and to navigate the vast gradient in-between the two, which is where most people operate.

[TheSonyb90]

adhd is dbullshit you have fungus robbing your dopamine....google it.and than use your front lobes and cross reference.than observe .

[TheSonyb90]

water gives me dopamine.....weird

[AngelsInFlight22]

if only there was a different way.... *gunshot*

[nickgoering]

The difference between happiness and pleasure is happiness is forever. We are eternal beings, so the way to eternal happiness is being satisfied, deciding to be satisfied. The Lord only recommends a way for us to live, but we are free to choose. Through charity we can find true happiness and not be bound to an addiction. Every choice we make has a consequence, we are free to lust after our addictions or try a different way :)

[wonderxomega]

So interesting. Do things that make you feel good for an extended period of time.

[pawns17]

Dopamine regulates pleasure :D