artem olegovich, hello, hello, let's start with what dopamine is in general, specifically in psychiatry likely, first of all, not a hormone, but a neurotransmitter. let's start with the fact that the brain consists of a billion nerve cells, neurons. in turn, each neuron is connected. processes with thousands of others neurons, thus forming trillions of specialized connections called synapses, each synapse has different neurotransmitters that perform different functions, and dopamine is really one of the most well-known molecules. dopamine has a wide range of important functions, such as behavior control, cognition, movement control. in different parts of the brain, it performs completely different functions. is responsible for motivation the feeling of pleasure after successfully completing a task. dopamine release stimulates us to perform an action, first, the reward is a pleasant feeling, yes, a fulfilled duty, dopamine gives us a surge of vitality. many people who have heard about dopamine, they really perceive it as a hormone. it is important to understand that dopamine itself is no