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Dopamine is the chemical, which must be present in adequate amounts so that a person has a strong self-esteem and feels good about themselves. In the addicted person’s brain, proper function is impaired and as a result an inadequate amount of dopamine is available, leaving the person feeling deficient and “down”.
