Chapter
Neurochemical Systems and Addiction
09:59 - 12:30 (02:31)
This podcast talks about the neurochemical systems in the brain that relate to addiction, such as dopamine, and how drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine can hijack these systems leading to addiction.
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Dopamine is responsible for motivation and drive, not just reward.
09:59 - 11:17 (01:17)
Summary
Dopamine is responsible for motivation and drive, not just reward. The release of dopamine can be achieved through positive thoughts, certain drugs, and supplements, but when stimulated excessively by drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine, it can lead to addiction and a decrease in baseline happiness.
ChapterNeurochemical Systems and Addiction
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PodcastThe School of Greatness
Our neurochemical systems, including adrenaline, cortisol, dopamine, and epinephrine, were not designed to help us build Fortune 500 companies, but rather to be generic and adaptable depending on our circumstances, such as foraging for food or searching for a mate.
11:17 - 12:30 (01:12)
Summary
Our neurochemical systems, including adrenaline, cortisol, dopamine, and epinephrine, were not designed to help us build Fortune 500 companies, but rather to be generic and adaptable depending on our circumstances, such as foraging for food or searching for a mate.