Understanding How Long Does It Take for Dopamine to Leave Your Body?
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The intravenous half-life of dopamine in the systemic circulation is exceptionally short, lasting only 1 to 5 minutes. However, the time required for the body’s entire dopamine system to recover from chronic disruption, such as that caused by addiction, is a far more complex question. The answer to 'How long does it take for dopamine to leave your body?' depends on distinguishing between the molecule's rapid clearance and the brain's much longer healing process.
