CONQUERING FEAR: THE DOPAMINE RUSH OF ROLLER COASTERS

There's something thrilling about the feeling of anticipation as you stand in line for a roller coaster. You know what's coming: intense drops, heart-pounding speed, and the stomach-flipping sensation of freefall. But it's not just the adrenaline rush that keeps us coming back for more. It's the physical reward system in our brains that gets trigge