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Addiction and Oxytocin with Andrew Huberman
58:51 - 1:09:27 (10:35)
Host Andrew Huberman discusses how people with drug or alcohol addiction have a propensity for extremes and are wired for a specific intensity due to their temperament. He also touches on the oxytocin hormone's connection to human bonding and relationships.
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The speaker considers the role of dopamine in behavior and addiction, questioning whether recent positive events have caused his dopamine levels to spike and examining how different circuits in the brain contribute to deliberate behavior.
58:51 - 1:00:53 (02:02)
Summary
The speaker considers the role of dopamine in behavior and addiction, questioning whether recent positive events have caused his dopamine levels to spike and examining how different circuits in the brain contribute to deliberate behavior.
ChapterAddiction and Oxytocin with Andrew Huberman
EpisodeDr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
PodcastHuberman Lab
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the challenges of having friends with drug or alcohol addiction and the paradox of hearing them frequently talk about their recovery.
1:00:53 - 1:09:27 (08:33)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the challenges of having friends with drug or alcohol addiction and the paradox of hearing them frequently talk about their recovery. They mention how people with severe addiction often crave extreme intensity and highlights the role of oxytocin in human pair bonding and relationships.