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All In The Mind

How dopamine drives our addictions

Nov 27, 2021
29:06
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Exploring the neuroscience of addiction, particularly the role of dopamine. The podcast discusses how dopamine is released in the brain's reward pathway, the impact of addiction on dopamine production, and the increase in process addictions. It also explores effective self-binding strategies, the relationship between pain, pleasure, and dopamine, and offers hope and optimism for overcoming addiction.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dopamine plays a crucial role in addiction, leading to our compulsion for seeking pleasurable experiences.
  • Dr. Anna Lemke's framework, DOPAMINE, focuses on collecting data, practicing abstinence, mindfulness, and self-binding strategies to aid addiction recovery.

Deep dives

Addiction as a brain disease

In modern medicine, addiction is conceptualized as a brain disease based on neuroscientific findings. When treated like a disease, recovery rates are similar to other chronic disorders.

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