Taming the Molecule of More
A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Dopamine Work for You
by Michael E. Long
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Pub Date Apr 15 2025 | Archive Date Apr 30 2025
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Description
Dopamine, “the molecule of more,” is the chemical in our brains that drives us to seek out newer and better things—the latest gadget, the coolest job, the perfect partner.
But for many of us, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied. Because dopamine can only promise happiness. It can never deliver. That part is up to us.
A more fulfilling life begins with training your brain to overcome the dopamine chase—and it’s easier than you think.
From Michael E. Long, coauthor of the life-changing book The Molecule of More, comes a practical solution to the problem. This thoroughly researched and encouraging guide is based on the latest neuroscience. It can teach you to overcome the most troubling aspect of our biological programming.
You’ll learn to tame your brain to:
- Stop being held captive to the lure of social media
- Reject an unhealthy obsession with work
- Avoid the pitfalls that plague the dating life—and refresh interest in the romance you already have
- Stop compulsive shopping, online and otherwise
- Step back from social media—and break the cycle of doomscrolling
- Grow your creativity and call it up when you need it most
What if we could harness our struggles and our triumphs toward satisfaction for a lifetime? Taming the Molecule of More delivers a method to begin a more fulfilling life right now.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781637746097 |
PRICE | $29.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 288 |
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Featured Reviews

As someone who struggles with low dopamine, ADHD, and neurodivergence, Taming the Molecule of More felt like an absolute game changer. Michael E. Long breaks down the science of dopamine in a way that is not only accessible but incredibly actionable, offering real strategies to break free from the endless cycle of chasing the next best thing.
What I loved most about this book is how it validates the struggles of an ADHD brain—constantly seeking novelty, getting stuck in dopamine loops, and feeling like satisfaction is always just out of reach. Long doesn’t just explain why this happens; he provides a roadmap for regaining control. The insights on social media addiction, compulsive shopping, workaholism, and even relationships were eye opening, helping me recognize patterns I hadn’t even realized were at play in my own life, and I know this is something that can help others as well.
The book isn’t just about restricting dopamine driven behaviors—it’s about retraining your brain to use dopamine in a way that works for you, rather than against you. The emphasis on creativity, mindfulness, and building sustainable fulfillment rather than quick dopamine hits resonated deeply with me.
If you have ADHD, struggle with impulse control, or simply feel like you're always chasing something that never quite satisfies, this book is definitely one you should pick up. It’s packed with practical, research backed advice that can genuinely improve quality of life. Highly recommend!
Thank you to NetGalley, Michael E. Long, and BenBella Books for the eARC of this book.
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