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Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke

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The Dopamine Paradox: Navigating Pleasure and Pain in Addiction

This chapter examines the complex interplay between pleasure, pain, and dopamine in the context of addiction. It discusses how indulgence can lead to a dopamine deficit that mimics depression and highlights the importance of a 30-day reset period for recovery. The speakers also delve into the challenges of maintaining sobriety and the persistent nature of addiction, likening it to an ingrained reflex that complicates the journey to emotional balance.

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