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Understanding Addiction and the Brain
The chapter explores addiction as a brain disease originating from various sources such as substances and behaviors like gaming and social media. It delves into the neuroscience of addiction, discussing the impact of dopamine on reinforcing activities and the speaker's personal journey with addiction. The conversation also covers the addictive properties of processed foods, contrasting food addiction with eating disorders and mentioning potential treatments for alcohol use disorder and food addiction.