Understanding Addiction Diagnosis

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The diagnosis of addiction is not solely based on the quantity and frequency of substance use. While these factors matter and daily use is concerning due to the lack of brain recovery time, the actual determination of addiction requires more than just the amount of substance used. Reliable data for setting limits on substance use is available only for alcohol.

Join Dr. Anna Lembke, a leading expert in addiction medicine, as she delves into the challenges of digital addiction in our hyper-connected world. In this episode, Dr. Lembke explains the neuroscience behind why we get hooked on digital platforms and offers practical advice for managing our digital habits. Discover the concept of "dopamine detox" and how taking breaks from digital stimuli can reset our brain's reward system, leading to improved mental health and well-being.

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