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Addiction as a Brain Disease
52:13 - 58:51 (06:37)
The physiologic changes that happen to the brain with sustained heavy drug use make it reasonable to consider addiction a brain disease. The loss of resilience and ability to restore homeostasis after prolonged drug use calls for interventions to help individuals recover from addiction.
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The brain physiologic changes that occur with sustained heavy drug use justify understanding addiction as a brain disease.
52:13 - 55:44 (03:30)
Summary
The brain physiologic changes that occur with sustained heavy drug use justify understanding addiction as a brain disease. Although it is wise to not give up on people struggling with addiction, it is important to understand the disease and explore ways to help them.
ChapterAddiction as a Brain Disease
EpisodeDr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
PodcastHuberman Lab
The speaker considers themselves fortunate not to have a propensity for drugs or alcohol, and lacks empathy for those who do.
55:44 - 56:50 (01:05)
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The speaker considers themselves fortunate not to have a propensity for drugs or alcohol, and lacks empathy for those who do. They don't have a desire for alcohol and believes they have compassion but not empathy for those with addictions.
ChapterAddiction as a Brain Disease
EpisodeDr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
PodcastHuberman Lab
The hosts discuss the sensation of an itch and how it's hard to resist scratching it, as well as techniques to resist scratching.
56:50 - 58:51 (02:00)
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The hosts discuss the sensation of an itch and how it's hard to resist scratching it, as well as techniques to resist scratching.