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Addiction and Dopamine
The addictive potential of substances is closely linked to dopamine release and the method of administration, which can drastically alter the experience and compulsion to use. Rapid delivery methods, such as smoking or injecting, lead to intense surges of dopamine that can create overwhelming urges, even if the experience isn't pleasurable. The discussion highlights the brain's struggle to cope with modern, potent drugs, underscoring the risks associated with their use.In this clip
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Dr. Robert Malenka: How Your Brain’s Reward Circuits Drive Your Choices | Huberman Lab Podcast
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Do we get addicted to drugs because of dopamine as discussed in the episode Dr. Robert Malenka: How Your Brain’s Reward Circuits Drive Your Choices | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Dopamine and Addiction?
Do we get addicted to drugs because of dopamine, as discussed in the episode Dr. Robert Malenka: How Your Brain’s Reward Circuits Drive Your Choices | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Addiction and Dopamine?
Do we get addicted to drugs because of dopamine as discussed in the episode Dr. Robert Malenka: How Your Brain’s Reward Circuits Drive Your Choices | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Addiction and Dopamine?