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Caffeine Seems to Have a Blocking Effect on Dopamine, And Here's Why


Could coffee help to counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain, and potentially limit the risk of addiction? That's what's suggested by a new study of how caffeine interacts with the production of the feel-good chemical dopamine.

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