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Does excercise help with repairing blocked dopamine receptors(due to addiction)?

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Yes: Exercise helps increase dopamine levels. Exercise benefits your mental and physical health in many ways! Go for a natural high with exercise. Check first with your primary care physician before you begin an exercise program.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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