Caffeine will increase a little bit. Chocolate (1.5x), sex (2x), nicotine (2.5x) and amphetamine (10x) increase dopamine by the times mentioned in braces.
Alcohol and Nicotine - can synergize to give higher dopamine. pre workout drinks also do it..also exercise and running (2x) for those who enjoy it.
Big increases in dopamine aren't a good idea, because it causes later effects which severely reduces dopamine release
Tonic and Phasic Release
Dopamine has two pathways: movement and motivation/craving.
Dopamine is universal currency for foraging and seeking - food, water mate which provides sustainence in short term
