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Psychiatrist Anna Lembke’s new book explores the brain’s connection between pleasure and pain. It also helps explain addictions β€” not just to drugs and alcohol, but also to food, sex and smartphones.

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Psychiatrist Anna Lembke’s new book explores the brain’s connection between pleasure and pain. It also helps explain addictions β€” not just to drugs and alcohol, but also to food, sex and smartphones.