Анна Лембке (Anna Lembke)
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Names: Lembke, Anna, 1967- author.
Title: Dopamine nation : finding balance in the age of indulgence / Anna Lembke, M.D.
Description: New York : Dutton, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020041077 (print) | LCCN 2020041078 (ebook) | ISBN 9781524746728 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781524746735 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Pleasure. | Pain. | Compulsive behavior. | Internet—Social aspects. | Substance abuse.
Classification: LCC BF515 .L46 2020 (print) | LCC BF515 (ebook) | DDC 152.4/2—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020041077
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020041078
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